Occupational Therapists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $100,790 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.46
10th percentile $76,860
90th percentile $128,150
Employed locally 1,250
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,860
    25th
    $82,270
    50th (median)
    $100,790
    75th
    $106,950
    90th
    $128,150

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 147% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 47% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $100,670
    Akron, OH $99,440
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $97,300
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $96,800
    Ohio $95,880
    Wheeling, WV-OH $94,860

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Physicians, All Other $217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,890
    Nurse Practitioners $128,300
    Pharmacists $136,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Cleveland, OH is $48.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.68 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Cleveland, OH is 2.5% above the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,860 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,270.