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Occupational therapist salary in Ohio

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$99,390median pay per year in Ohio, or $47.78 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $70,080lowest 10% earn less
  2. $81,84025th percentile
  3. $99,390median
  4. $107,88075th percentile
  5. $123,800top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $100,330[3]

The median pay for occupational therapists in Ohio was $99,390 a year[1]. That was a little lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OH
6,760[4]
Rank by median pay
23 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−0.9%[6]

How much do occupational therapists make in Ohio?

In Ohio, the median pay for occupational therapists was $99,390 a year, or $47.78 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more than that and half earned less. The average was $97,390[7]. Across the US, the median was $100,330[3], so Ohio sat $940 (0.9%) lower[6]. Ohio had the 23rd highest median among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5].

Against all jobs in the state, occupational therapists earned more. The median for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380[8], and occupational therapists earned $50,010 more[9]. The lowest-paid 10% of occupational therapists in Ohio earned less than $70,080, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $123,800[2].

Among Ohio metro areas with a published median, Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek had the highest at $103,840[10]. Cleveland had a median of $103,060[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed, and its wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Ohio vs US pay

Pay for occupational therapists in Ohio next to the national figures[1][3].

OHUS
Median per year$99,390[1]$100,330[3]
Median per hour$47.78[1]$48.24[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$70,080[2]$71,690[13]
Top 10% earn more than$123,800[2]$131,950[13]
Jobs6,760[4]162,450[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio with the most jobs for occupational therapists, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Columbus, OH[11]$98,9201,370
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$100,8701,360
Cleveland, OH$103,0601,200
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$103,840530
Akron, OH$98,520430
Toledo, OH$100,340380
Canton-Massillon, OH$98,040290
Youngstown-Warren, OH$92,200240

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for occupational therapists in the states that border Ohio, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Pennsylvania[14]$98,4406,560
Kentucky$97,6502,190
Indiana$97,0203,830
West Virginia$96,190700
Michigan$89,9105,120

Median pay for occupational therapists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for occupational therapists are projected to grow 14.8% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: master's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an occupational therapist make in Ohio?
The median pay for occupational therapists in Ohio was $99,390 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $97,390[7].
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Ohio?
The median was $47.78 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile wage was $33.69 an hour and the 90th percentile wage was $59.52 an hour[17].
Which city in Ohio pays occupational therapists the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek had the highest median among Ohio metro areas with a published figure, at $103,840 a year[10].
Is Ohio a good state for occupational therapists?
Ohio had the 23rd highest median for occupational therapists out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $940 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an occupational therapist in Ohio?
Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is a master's degree, with no work experience in a related job and no on-the-job training[16]. This is a US figure, not an Ohio one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Occupational Therapists in Ohio was $99,390 per year and $47.78 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Occupational Therapists in Ohio: 10th percentile $70,080, 25th percentile $81,840, 75th percentile $107,880, 90th percentile $123,800. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Occupational Therapists in the US as a whole was $100,330 per year and $48.24 per hour, with about 162,450 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 6,760 people worked as Occupational Therapists in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 23rd highest median annual wage for Occupational Therapists out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Occupational Therapists in Ohio ($99,390) was $940 (0.9%) lower than the US median ($100,330). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Occupational Therapists in Ohio was $97,390 per year and $46.82 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Occupational Therapists in Ohio was $50,010 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 15 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Occupational Therapists, Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH had the highest median annual wage, $103,840. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Occupational Therapists in the US: 10th percentile $71,690, 25th percentile $82,510, 75th percentile $116,670, 90th percentile $131,950. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Occupational Therapists in states that border Ohio (highest first): Pennsylvania $98,440; Kentucky $97,650; Indiana $97,020; West Virginia $96,190; Michigan $89,910. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Occupational Therapists is projected to grow 14.8% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 10,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Occupational Therapists: education needed for entry: Master's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Occupational Therapists in Ohio: 10th percentile $33.69, 25th percentile $39.35, 75th percentile $51.87, 90th percentile $59.52. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Ohio. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.