Travel Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary
$2,112/week
The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Kentucky is $2,112 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,265.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 77 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,112/week
Kentucky
7% lower than the US average.
$2,265/week
United States
Average Travel Occupational Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?
Lexington, Kentucky pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,341 per week, followed by Bowling Green, Kentucky ($2,138) and Ashland, Kentucky ($2,119). Lexington, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,550. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,112 per week — Lexington, Kentucky pays 11% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington, Kentucky | $2,341 | $2,550 |
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $2,138 | $2,457 |
| Ashland, Kentucky | $2,119 | $2,477 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $1,686 | $2,204 |
How does the pay for Travel Occupational Therapists in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,289 per week, followed by Ohio ($2,203) and Illinois ($2,183). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,348. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,112 per week — Georgia pays 8% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $2,289 | $2,822 |
| Ohio | $2,203 | $3,280 |
| Illinois | $2,183 | $3,348 |
| Alabama | $2,124 | $2,707 |
| Virginia | $2,050 | $2,700 |
| South Carolina | $2,018 | $2,540 |
| North Carolina | $2,008 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | $1,995 | $2,400 |
| West Virginia | $1,924 | $2,170 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Kentucky?
Healthcare Support pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,541 per week, followed by Assured Nursing ($2,457) and American Traveler ($2,387). Healthcare Support also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,550. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,112 per week — Healthcare Support pays 20% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Support | $2,541 | $2,550 |
| Assured Nursing | $2,457 | $2,457 |
| American Traveler | $2,387 | $2,387 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Trustaff Allied | $2,375 | $2,375 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,367 | $2,367 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,367 | $2,367 |
| HCS 247 | $2,351 | $2,351 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,332 | $2,332 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy | $2,330 | $2,375 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Lexington, KY
- Healthcare Support
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,550/week
Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Frankfort, KY
- Healthcare Support
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,531/week
Occupational Therapist - Home Health
- Lexington, KY
- GHR Healthcare - Travel
- 5x8 hrs
$2,380/week
Travel Home Health Occupational Therapist
- Frankfort, KY
- SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,375/week
Travel Home Health Occupational Therapist
- Lexington, KY
- SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,375/week
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