How much does an occupational therapist make in Dayton?
$103,800a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $49.92 an hour or $8,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.92
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,480Median: $103,800Highest 10%: $131,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,480 | $35.81 | |
| 25th | $82,800 | $39.81 | |
| Median | $103,800 | $49.92 | |
| 75th | $116,700 | $56.09 | |
| 90th | $131,200 | $63.07 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Cleveland, OH | $103,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $100,900 |
| Wheeling, WV | $100,700 |
| Toledo, OH | $100,300 |
| Huntington, WV | $98,930 |
| Columbus, OH | $98,920 |
| Akron, OH | $98,520 |
| Canton, OH | $98,040 |
| Weirton, WV | $92,580 |
| Youngstown, OH | $92,200 |
| Lima, OH | $84,890 |
Related jobs in Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $455,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $454,800 |
| Physician | $315,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $242,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $222,200 |
| Dentist | $182,000 |
| Optometrist | $139,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $138,400 |
| Pharmacist | $136,100 |
| Veterinarian | $129,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $49.92 ($103,800 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Dayton than the national average?
Yes: $103,800 against $100,300 nationally, 3% more.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $99,390, so Dayton pays 4% more.
Where does Dayton rank for occupational therapist pay?
73 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,200 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.