Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,720 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Louisville earn between $63,480 and $76,880.
- $48K10th
- $63K25th
- $68KMedian
- $77K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,420 | $5,618 | $32.41 |
| Median | $67,840 | $5,653 | $32.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,480 | $5,290 | $30.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,880 | $6,407 | $36.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Louisville earn 3% more than the Kentucky average ($65,360) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $67,420 | $67,840 | $48,440 | $78,720 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $65,360 | $65,230 | $50,840 | $77,270 | 500 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $67,420, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $52,535 a year, or $4,378 a month and $2,021 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $54,267 | $4,522 |
| Working in KY | $52,535 | $4,378 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $67,420 buys what about $72,437 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$67,420
- Lexington$65,370
- Bowling Green$62,710
- Owensboro$62,430
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Louisville: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Louisville?
$32.42 an hour on average, and $32.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Louisville?
About $52,535 a year ($4,378 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,420. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2011; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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