verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Occupational Therapist Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$97,020/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.65/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
3,830
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$103,955 #20 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Indiana, explained

Occupational therapists in Indiana earn a median of $97,020 per year ($46.65 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $69,550, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $119,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $97,020 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $97,020 is worth about $103,955 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #20 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,550
$33.44/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,020
$46.65/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$119,950
$57.67/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $97,020 $103,955
Illinois $99,700 $99,742 −$2,680
Ohio $99,390 $107,131 −$2,370
Kentucky $97,650 $108,309 −$630
Michigan $89,910 $93,445 +$7,110

Occupational Therapist in Indiana: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Indiana?

Occupational therapists in Indiana earn a median of $97,020 per year ($46.65 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Indiana pay occupational therapists well?

At $97,020, Indiana pays 3% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 3,830 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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