Travel Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary
$2,125/week
The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Kentucky is $2,125 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $2,256.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on 41 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,125/week
Kentucky
6% lower than the US average.
$2,256/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?
Lexington, Kentucky pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,329 per week, followed by Somerset, Kentucky ($2,225) and Bowling Green, Kentucky ($2,062). Somerset, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,577. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,125 per week — Lexington, Kentucky pays 10% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington, Kentucky | $2,329 | $2,550 |
| Somerset, Kentucky | $2,225 | $2,577 |
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $2,062 | $2,320 |
How does the pay for Travel Occupational Therapists in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,223 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,210) and Alabama ($2,208). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,490. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,125 per week — Missouri pays 5% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,223 | $2,766 |
| Illinois | $2,210 | $3,490 |
| Alabama | $2,208 | $2,557 |
| Georgia | $2,164 | $2,822 |
| Ohio | $2,140 | $3,280 |
| Tennessee | $2,133 | $2,400 |
| Virginia | $2,108 | $2,700 |
| North Carolina | $2,089 | $3,000 |
| West Virginia | $1,999 | $2,326 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Kentucky?
Healthcare Support pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,550 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied ($2,319) and SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy ($2,308). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,125 per week — Healthcare Support pays 20% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Support | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied | $2,319 | $2,319 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy | $2,308 | $2,375 |
| Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing | $2,291 | $2,291 |
| Cross Country Allied | $2,260 | $2,320 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,254 | $2,380 |
| LRS Healthcare - Allied | $2,239 | $2,239 |
| Critical Connection, inc | $2,205 | $2,205 |
| MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing | $2,197 | $2,257 |
| Zack Group | $2,185 | $2,185 |
Last updated on September 24, 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 - Home Health
- Lexington, KY
- GHR Healthcare - Travel
- 5x8 hrs
$2,380/week
Travel Home Health Occupational Therapist
- Lexington, KY
- SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,375/week
Home Health Occupational Therapist
- Lexington, KY
- CoreMedical Group
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,330/week
Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Bowling Green, KY
- Cross Country Allied
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,325/week
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