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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$99,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.78/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
6,760
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$107,131 #15 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Ohio, explained

Occupational therapists in Ohio earn a median of $99,390 per year ($47.78 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $70,080, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $123,800. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $99,390 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $99,390 is worth about $107,131 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #15 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$70,080
$33.69/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,390
$47.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$123,800
$59.52/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $99,390 $107,131
Pennsylvania $98,440 $100,890 +$950
Kentucky $97,650 $108,309 +$1,740
Indiana $97,020 $103,955 +$2,370
West Virginia $96,190 $107,478 +$3,200
Michigan $89,910 $93,445 +$9,480

Occupational Therapist in Ohio: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Ohio?

Occupational therapists in Ohio earn a median of $99,390 per year ($47.78 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Ohio pay occupational therapists well?

At $99,390, Ohio pays 1% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 6,760 work in the state.

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