Occupational Therapist salary in Ohio
What occupational therapists earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$99,390$47.78 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$81,840 – $107,880Top 10%: $123,800+
Jobs6,7601.17× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $98,920 | $47.56 | 1,370 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $100,870 | $48.50 | 1,360 |
| Cleveland, OH | $103,060 | $49.55 | 1,200 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $103,840 | $49.93 | 530 |
| Akron, OH | $98,520 | $47.37 | 430 |
| Toledo, OH | $100,340 | $48.24 | 380 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $98,040 | $47.14 | 290 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $92,200 | $44.33 | 240 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $85,230 | $40.98 | 200 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $86,370 | $41.52 | 200 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $95,580 | $45.95 | 180 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $98,930 | $47.56 | 140 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $87,670 | $42.15 | 110 |
| Lima, OH | $84,890 | $40.81 | 80 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $100,680 | $48.40 | 70 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $92,580 | $44.51 | 60 |
| Mansfield, OH | $78,420 | $37.70 | 40 |
| Sandusky, OH | $90,710 | $43.61 | 40 |
| Springfield, OH | $94,330 | $45.35 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Rhode Island · $100,040 Illinois · $99,700 Florida · $99,360 Kansas · $99,170 New Mexico · $99,170 Louisiana · $98,490
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Ohio?
Occupational Therapists in Ohio earned a median of $99,390 a year ($47.78 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $81,840 to $107,880.
Where in Ohio do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH at $103,840.
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.