Occupational Therapists Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $85,110 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.92
10th percentile $69,500
90th percentile $102,620
Employed locally 70
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,500
    25th
    $79,610
    50th (median)
    $85,110
    75th
    $96,890
    90th
    $102,620

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 137% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 37% 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
    Cleveland, OH $100,790
    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

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,700
    Physicians, All Other $199,950
    Pharmacists $133,190
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Lima, OH is $40.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.59 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Lima, OH is 13.5% below 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $69,500 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,610.