Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Indiana
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$66,660$32.05 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$58,560 – $76,580Top 10%: $86,870+
Jobs1,4901.41× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant 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 | $67,840 | $32.61 | 1,710 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $67,290 | $32.35 | 700 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $67,460 | $32.43 | 480 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $67,840 | $32.62 | 170 |
| Evansville, IN | $66,200 | $31.83 | 120 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $73,130 | $35.16 | 100 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $65,770 | $31.62 | 70 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $71,930 | $34.58 | 60 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $63,330 | $30.45 | 60 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $61,700 | $29.66 | 50 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $55,160 | $26.52 | 40 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $68,230 | $32.80 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $67,790 Rhode Island · $66,710 Oklahoma · $66,520 Louisiana · $66,090 Utah · $66,080 Missouri · $66,070
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 therapy assistant make in Indiana?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Indiana earned a median of $66,660 a year ($32.05 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $58,560 to $76,580.
Where in Indiana do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Fort Wayne, IN at $73,130.
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.