Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for occupational therapy assistants is $30.15 an hour ($62,700 a year). About 3,890 people work in this job there.

$30.15Median hourly pay

$58,920–$73,930Middle half of workers, yearly

3,890People in this job in Ohio

That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($72,300). Ohio ranks 42nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for occupational therapy assistants in Ohio

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$23.80	$49,500
25% of workers	$28.33	$58,920
Half of workers (median)	$30.15	$62,700
75% of workers	$35.54	$73,930
90% of workers	$38.27	$79,600

Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Springfield	$74,950	30
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$70,020	270
Cincinnati	$67,460	480
Canton-Massillon	$64,250	210
Toledo	$63,710	250
Columbus	$63,480	610
Sandusky	$63,260	50
Cleveland	$62,700	720
Akron	$62,380	280
Lima	$60,550	50
Youngstown-Warren	$59,160	180

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapy assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: +21.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 8,100 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Ohio

Job	Median yearly pay
Registered Nurses	$82,510
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$61,950
Medical Assistants	$42,810
Physical Therapist Assistants	$63,820
Respiratory Therapists	$79,920
Psychiatric Technicians	$39,140
Massage Therapists	$55,990
Physical Therapist Aides	$37,220

Other job titles for this job

Acute Care Occupational Therapy AssistantAcute Care Ot AssistantCertified Occupational AssistantCertified Occupational Therapist AssistantCotaCertified Occupational Therapy AssistantCertified OtaHome Health CotaLicensed Occupational Therapist AssistantLotaLicensed Occupational Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Cota

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.