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Occupational therapy assistant salary in Ohio

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$62,700median pay per year in Ohio, or $30.15 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $49,500lowest 10% earn less
  2. $58,92025th percentile
  3. $62,700median
  4. $73,93075th percentile
  5. $79,600top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $72,300[3]

The median pay for occupational therapy assistants in Ohio was $62,700 a year in May 2025[1]. That was lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OH
3,890[4]
Rank by median pay
42 of 50[5]
Compared with US median
−13.3%[6]

How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Ohio?

Half of the occupational therapy assistants in Ohio earned more than the median of $62,700 a year[1], and half earned less. That works out to $30.15 an hour[1]. The US median was $72,300[3], so Ohio sat $9,600 (13.3%) below it[6]. The Ohio median was $13,320 higher than the median for all jobs in the state, which was $49,380[7][8].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $49,500, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $79,600[2]. The middle half of the pay range ran from $58,920 to $73,930[2]. About 3,890 people held these jobs in the state[4].

Among metro areas, Springfield had the highest median, at $74,950[9]. Cleveland had 720 jobs at a median of $62,700[10]. These figures cover wage and salary workers only. OEWS leaves out self-employed people and owners of unincorporated firms. It also leaves out bonuses outside regular production pay and the cost of benefits such as health insurance[11].

Ohio vs US pay

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

OHUS
Median per year$62,700[1]$72,300[3]
Median per hour$30.15[1]$34.76[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$49,500[2]$51,490[12]
Top 10% earn more than$79,600[2]$89,780[12]
Jobs3,890[4]51,290[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio with the most jobs for occupational therapy assistants, and the median pay in each[10]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Cleveland, OH[10]$62,700720
Columbus, OH$63,480610
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$67,460480
Akron, OH$62,380280
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$70,020270
Toledo, OH$63,710250
Canton-Massillon, OH$64,250210
Youngstown-Warren, OH$59,160180

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for occupational therapy assistants in the states that border Ohio, highest first[13].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Pennsylvania[13]$71,5902,560
Indiana$66,6601,490
Kentucky$65,230500
Michigan$63,2601,250
West Virginia$60,370340

Median pay for occupational therapy assistants in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for occupational therapy assistants are projected to grow 21.5% from 2025 to 2035[14]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[15].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Ohio?
The median was $62,700 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $64,770 a year[16].
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Ohio?
The median was $30.15 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $23.80 an hour and the 90th percentile was $38.27[17].
Which city in Ohio pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Springfield had the highest median annual wage among the state's metro areas with a published median, at $74,950[9].
Is Ohio a good state for occupational therapy assistants?
Ohio had the 42nd highest median annual wage out of 49 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was 13.3% lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an occupational therapy assistant in Ohio?
This is a US figure, not a state one. Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is an Associate's degree[15].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Ohio was $62,700 per year and $30.15 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 Therapy Assistants in Ohio: 10th percentile $49,500, 25th percentile $58,920, 75th percentile $73,930, 90th percentile $79,600. 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 Therapy Assistants in the US as a whole was $72,300 per year and $34.76 per hour, with about 51,290 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 3,890 people worked as Occupational Therapy Assistants in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 42nd highest median annual wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants out of the 49 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 Therapy Assistants in Ohio ($62,700) was $9,600 (13.3%) lower than the US median ($72,300). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Ohio was $13,320 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). 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. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 14 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Occupational Therapy Assistants, Springfield, OH had the highest median annual wage, $74,950. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. 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
  12. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Occupational Therapy Assistants in the US: 10th percentile $51,490, 25th percentile $61,710, 75th percentile $79,160, 90th percentile $89,780. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in states that border Ohio (highest first): Pennsylvania $71,590; Indiana $66,660; Kentucky $65,230; Michigan $63,260; West Virginia $60,370. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Occupational Therapy Assistants is projected to grow 21.5% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 8,100 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Occupational Therapy Assistants: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Ohio was $64,770 per year and $31.14 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Ohio: 10th percentile $23.80, 25th percentile $28.33, 75th percentile $35.54, 90th percentile $38.27. 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.