Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Ohio
Average Occupational Therapist Salary
$56.36/hour
The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Ohio is $56.36 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $55.40.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Occupational Therapist salaries in Ohio compared to National Averages
$56.36/hour
Ohio
2% higher than the US average.
$55.40/hour
United States
What cities in Ohio pay the most for Occupational Therapists?
Only Columbus, Ohio reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $31 per hour. Columbus, Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Ohio average for Occupational Therapists is $56 per hour — Columbus, Ohio pays 45% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, Ohio | $31 | $47 |
How does the pay for Occupational Therapists in Ohio compare to nearby states?
New York pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Maryland ($50) and Pennsylvania ($48). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Ohio average for Occupational Therapists is $56 per hour — New York pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $51 | $54 |
| Maryland | $50 | $50 |
| Pennsylvania | $48 | $48 |
| Michigan | $48 | $55 |
| Kentucky | $46 | $46 |
| Virginia | $43 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in Ohio?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($49) and Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region ($48). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the Ohio average for Occupational Therapists is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $54 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $49 | $49 |
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $48 | $48 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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