How much does an occupational therapist make in Columbus?
$98,920a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $47.56 an hour or $8,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.56
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 163 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,060Median: $98,920Highest 10%: $119,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,060 | $31.28 | |
| 25th | $82,090 | $39.47 | |
| Median | $98,920 | $47.56 | |
| 75th | $107,000 | $51.43 | |
| 90th | $119,700 | $57.55 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Dayton, OH | $103,800 |
| Cleveland, OH | $103,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $100,900 |
| Wheeling, WV | $100,700 |
| Toledo, OH | $100,300 |
| Huntington, WV | $98,930 |
| Akron, OH | $98,520 |
| Canton, OH | $98,040 |
| Weirton, WV | $92,580 |
| Youngstown, OH | $92,200 |
| Lima, OH | $84,890 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $47.56 ($98,920 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $98,920 against $100,300 nationally, 1% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $99,390, so Columbus pays 0% more.
Where does Columbus rank for occupational therapist pay?
163 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.