Occupational Therapist salary in Indiana
What occupational therapists earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$97,020$46.65 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$81,940 – $104,680Top 10%: $119,950+
Jobs3,8301.14× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $99,860 | $48.01 | 5,960 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $100,080 | $48.12 | 1,660 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $100,870 | $48.50 | 1,360 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $100,040 | $48.10 | 710 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $86,580 | $41.63 | 300 |
| Evansville, IN | $89,850 | $43.20 | 280 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $91,120 | $43.81 | 170 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $92,680 | $44.56 | 140 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $97,360 | $46.81 | 140 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $96,740 | $46.51 | 110 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $94,530 | $45.45 | 110 |
| Bloomington, IN | $97,480 | $46.86 | 70 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $94,410 | $45.39 | 60 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $84,960 | $40.85 | 50 |
| Muncie, IN | $94,050 | $45.22 | 50 |
| Kokomo, IN | $92,320 | $44.39 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Idaho · $97,760 Tennessee · $97,700 Kentucky · $97,650 Missouri · $97,290 Utah · $97,150 New York · $96,390
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Indiana?
Occupational Therapists in Indiana earned a median of $97,020 a year ($46.65 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $81,940 to $104,680.
Where in Indiana do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $100,870.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.