Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $63,180 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.38
10th percentile $50,260
90th percentile $78,250
Employed locally 590
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,260
    25th
    $60,990
    50th (median)
    $63,180
    75th
    $74,860
    90th
    $78,250

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Assistants salary vs area income 92% Median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapy Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,500
    Modesto, CA $93,440
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $92,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,300
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $84,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,230

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapy Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $66,480
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $66,110
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $65,860
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $65,800
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,060
    Springfield, OH $63,890

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,020
    Nursing Assistants$38,060
    Medical Assistants$44,720
    Dental Assistants$46,880
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,990
    Phlebotomists$38,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapy Assistants make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Cleveland, OH is $30.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.44 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Cleveland, OH is 7.6% below the national median of $68,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $50,260 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,990.