How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Columbus?
$63,480a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $30.52 an hour or $5,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.52
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 159 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,020Median: $63,480Highest 10%: $84,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 25th | $58,030 | $27.90 | |
| Median | $63,480 | $30.52 | |
| 75th | $75,300 | $36.20 | |
| 90th | $84,670 | $40.71 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| Dayton, OH | $70,020 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,460 |
| Canton, OH | $64,250 |
| Toledo, OH | $63,710 |
| Sandusky, OH | $63,260 |
| Cleveland, OH | $62,700 |
| Akron, OH | $62,380 |
| Huntington, WV | $60,740 |
| Lima, OH | $60,550 |
| Youngstown, OH | $59,160 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $69,480 |
| Massage Therapist | $57,580 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,760 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,160 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,060 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,820 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,140 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,970 |
| Phlebotomist | $41,330 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $39,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $30.52 ($63,480 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $63,480 against $72,300 nationally, 12% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $62,700, so Columbus pays 1% more.
Where does Columbus rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
159 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,670 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.