Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Ohio
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,700$30.15 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$58,920 – $73,930Top 10%: $79,600+
Jobs3,8902.13× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $62,700 | $30.15 | 720 |
| Columbus, OH | $63,480 | $30.52 | 610 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $67,460 | $32.43 | 480 |
| Akron, OH | $62,380 | $29.99 | 280 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $70,020 | $33.66 | 270 |
| Toledo, OH | $63,710 | $30.63 | 250 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $64,250 | $30.89 | 210 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $59,160 | $28.44 | 180 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $61,930 | $29.77 | 180 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $60,920 | $29.29 | 150 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $61,790 | $29.71 | 140 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $60,740 | $29.20 | 80 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $60,380 | $29.03 | 70 |
| Lima, OH | $60,550 | $29.11 | 50 |
| Sandusky, OH | $63,260 | $30.41 | 50 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $62,670 | $30.13 | 40 |
| Springfield, OH | $74,950 | $36.03 | 30 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $57,520 | $27.66 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Michigan · $63,260 Nebraska · $63,180 Wyoming · $62,750 Tennessee · $62,420 Alabama · $62,250 Mississippi · $61,650
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 therapy assistant make in Ohio?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Ohio earned a median of $62,700 a year ($30.15 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $58,920 to $73,930.
Where in Ohio do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Springfield, OH at $74,950.
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.