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Occupational Therapy Aides Salary in Indiana

Occupational Therapy Aides in Indiana make a median of $36,530 a year, or about $17.56 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $42K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Indiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$37K
Median annual
$17.56/hr
Hourly rate
$35K
Entry level (10th %)
$42K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $37K get you in Indiana?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,523/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,144/mo
Rent as % of take-home45.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$39,789/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,379/mo

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Annual earnings by percentile, Indiana

Bar chart showing Occupational Therapy Aides salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $34,790, 25th percentile $35,280, median $36,530, 75th percentile $37,580, 90th percentile $41,550. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$35K25th$35KMedian$37K75th$38K90th$42K
Bar chart showing Occupational Therapy Aides salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $34,790, 25th percentile $35,280, median $36,530, 75th percentile $37,580, 90th percentile $41,550. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level occupational therapy aides (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $42K or more, a $7K spread from bottom to top.

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Occupational Therapy Aides salary by metro in Indiana

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Bloomington$37K+0%N/A

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Frequently asked questions

How much do occupational therapy aides make in Indiana?

The median is $36,530 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,790, and experienced occupational therapy aides can clear $41,550. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $37K enough to live in Indiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,523/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 45.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a occupational therapy aides salary go in Indiana?

Indiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapy aides salary is worth about $39,789 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do occupational therapy aides get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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