Salary data · Ohio
Occupational therapist salary in Ohio
Occupational therapists in Ohio earn a mean of $97,390 a year and a median of $99,390, 3.8% below the national mean of $101,280. That ranks 26th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$97,390
Mean annual wage
about $47 an hour
$99,390
Median annual wage
26th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
6,760
OTs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for occupational therapists already employed in Ohio, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Occupational therapist pay by metro in Ohio
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $101,830 | $100,870 | 1,360 |
| Dayton | $101,560 | $103,840 | 530 |
| Cleveland | $100,700 | $103,060 | 1,200 |
| Columbus | $96,290 | $98,920 | 1,370 |
| Canton | $95,360 | $98,040 | 290 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many occupational therapists work in Ohio
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Ohio is a OT Compact member and is issuing compact privileges: occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in another member state can obtain a privilege to practice in Ohio without applying for a new state license.
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