Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Indiana
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Indiana make a median of $61,390 a year, or about $29.52 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Indiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $61K get you in Indiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Indiana
Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $78K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by metro in Indiana
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | $63K | +3% | 60 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $63K | +2% | 30 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $61K | -0% | 530 |
| Fort Wayne | $61K | -0% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Indiana?
The median is $61,390 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,400, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $78,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Indiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,125/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 27.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a occupational therapy assistants 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 assistants salary is worth about $66,866 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do occupational therapy assistants 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.