Therapist Salary Guide: Ohio
Average Therapist Salary
$49.70/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Ohio is $49.70 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $48.53.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Ohio compared to National Averages
$49.70/hour
Ohio
2% higher than the US average.
$48.53/hour
United States
What type of Therapists make the most money in Ohio?
Physical Therapist earns the most among Therapy specialties in Ohio, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Occupational Therapist ($51). Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Ohio average for Therapists is $50 per hour — Physical Therapist earns 5% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | $52 | $58 |
| Occupational Therapist | $51 | $58 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Ohio compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Therapists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($52) and Michigan ($51). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Ohio average for Therapists is $50 per hour — Illinois pays 5% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $52 | $63 |
| Pennsylvania | $52 | $63 |
| Michigan | $51 | $58 |
| Wisconsin | $50 | $60 |
| Virginia | $49 | $56 |
| New York | $48 | $57 |
| Kentucky | $41 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Ohio?
CoreMedical Group Perm pays Therapists the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($46) and Elara Caring ($35). For comparison, the Ohio average for Therapists is $50 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $49 | $49 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $46 | $46 |
| Elara Caring | $35 | $35 |
| Confluent Health | $30 | $30 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Home Health Physical Therapist
- Elara Caring
- Fostoria, OH
$85K-120K/year
Home Health Occupational Therapist
- Elara Caring
- Tiffin, OH
$85K-120K/year
Home Health Occupational Therapist
- Elara Caring
- Blue Ash, OH
$85K-120K/year
Home Health Physical Therapist
- Elara Caring
- Worthington, OH
$85K-120K/year
Home Health Physical Therapist
- Elara Caring
- Blue Ash, OH
$85K-120K/year
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