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PRN Occupational Therapist - KORT_Louisville, KY
Select Medical · Louisville, KY
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Occupational Therapist jobs in Louisville, KY
The median occupational therapist pay in the Louisville area is $42.32 per hour ($88,030 a year), with the typical range running from $37.63 to $49.63. That ranks 244th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 222nd of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Louisville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Louisville.
- $42.32median pay per hour, Louisville/Jefferson County
- $38–$50typical range per hour
- 820occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Inpatient Occupational Therapist, Frazier Rehab Institute, PRN
UofL Health · Louisville, KY
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Inpatient Occupational Therapist, Frazier Rehab Institute, 8a-4:30p
UofL Health · Louisville, KY
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Occupational Therapist pay in Louisville, KY
The metro median is 4% below the Kentucky statewide median of $43.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 820 occupational therapists employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.22).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.71 | $72,200 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.63 | $78,270 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $42.32 | $88,030 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.63 | $103,230 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.74 | $115,940 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Louisville ranks
- 244th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 222nd of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 6 Kentucky metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Occupational Therapists (SOC 29-1122), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $42.32 median hour buys what $45.47 buys at the national price level, 4% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Louisville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,524
- Per year: $76,176
- Per month: $6,348
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Louisville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $142 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,554 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,202 |
Travel occupational therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Occupational Therapist roles in Kentucky
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Louisville as they open.
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CommonSpirit Health · Lexington, KY
$32.30–$48.05/ hour
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CommonSpirit Health · London, KY
$37.22–$55.37/ hour
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CommonSpirit Health · Florence, KY
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CommonSpirit Health · Elizabethtown, KY
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Hospitals in Louisville
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Louisville, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Va Medical Center Louisville, KY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Health Louisville Louisville, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc Louisville, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital And Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Louisville, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Louisville Hospital Louisville, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Central State Hospital Louisville, KY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
| The Brook Hospital - Dupont Louisville, KY | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| The Brook Hospital - Kmi Louisville, KY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville, IN | 12 mi | $42.32/hr | 52,912 |
| Lexington, KY | 65 mi | $41.90/hr | 329,437 |
| Columbus, IN | 74 mi | $44.66/hr | 51,970 |
| Bloomington, IN | 84 mi | $46.66/hr | 79,986 |
| Owensboro, KY | 85 mi | $39.78/hr | 60,675 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 91 mi | $46.78/hr | 314,915 |
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License and tax basics in Kentucky
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Kentucky taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Louisville, KY?
Occupational Therapists in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area have a median pay of $42.32 per hour, about $88,030 a year. The middle half earn between $37.63 and $49.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Louisville a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Louisville/Jefferson County ranks 222nd of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 244th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do occupational therapists work in Louisville?
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Louisville, led by Louisville Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Louisville as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Louisville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Louisville is $142 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Louisville?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthLEXINGTON, KY · 4 postings$46.30/ hr$32–$58
- AmedisysVenice, FL · 5 postings$78.48/ hr$52–$89
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 4 postings$67.73/ hr$54–$83
- CommonSpirit HealthNORTHRIDGE, CA · 9 postings$64.73/ hr$48–$81
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Low$34Median$46.30High$58
4 OT postings with published pay in Kentucky, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 OT roles
- Occupational TherapistPermanent$32.30–$48.05/ hour
- Occupational TherapistPer diem$37.22–$55.37/ hour
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