Occupational Therapist salary in Ohio
The median annual wage for occupational therapists in Ohio is $99,390, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $100,330. Ohio ranks 23 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$99,390
25th percentile
$81,840
75th percentile
$107,880
90th percentile
$123,800
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Ohio | 6,760 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Ohio | $97,390 |
| National median | $100,330 |
| National employment | 162,450 |
Metro areas in Ohio
- Columbus, OH: median $98,920
States with similar pay for occupational therapists
- Florida: median $99,360
- Kansas: median $99,170
- New Mexico: median $99,170
- Illinois: median $99,700
- Rhode Island: median $100,040
- Louisiana: median $98,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Occupational Therapists" (29-1122), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.