Occupational Therapist Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median occupational therapist in the Columbus area earns $98,920 a year ($47.56 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($100,330) and about the same as the Ohio median ($99,390). Half of the 1,370 occupational therapists there earn between $82,090 and $106,970.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,060 | $70,080 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $82,090 | $81,840 | $82,510 |
| Median | $98,920 | $99,390 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $106,970 | $107,880 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $119,710 | $123,800 | $131,950 |
| Average | $96,290 | $97,390 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 1,370 | 6,760 | 162,450 |
Columbus, OH ranks 38th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- Cleveland, OH: $103,060
- Cincinnati, OH: $100,870
- San Jose, CA: $136,870
- San Francisco, CA: $136,770
- Sacramento, CA: $122,780
- Austin, TX: $122,050
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,040
- San Diego, CA: $121,680
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.