Occupational Therapists Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $92,890 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.66
10th percentile $67,480
90th percentile $112,150
Employed locally 130
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,480
    25th
    $80,630
    50th (median)
    $92,890
    75th
    $103,170
    90th
    $112,150

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,300
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,830
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71,690
    Nurse Practitioners$121,050
    Emergency Medical Technicians$39,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Southern Indiana is $44.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.67 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Southern Indiana is 5.5% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $67,480 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,630.