Occupational Therapists pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,910 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Lafayette earn between $78,590 and $98,000.
- $62K10th
- $79K25th
- $97KMedian
- $98K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,900 | $7,408 | $42.74 |
| Median | $96,740 | $8,062 | $46.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,590 | $6,549 | $37.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,000 | $8,167 | $47.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Lafayette vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Lafayette earn 7% less than the Indiana average ($96,090) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $88,900 | $96,740 | $61,550 | $114,910 | 110 |
| Indiana | $96,090 | $97,020 | $69,550 | $119,950 | 3,830 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Lafayette
On the average salary of $88,900, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $67,609 a year, or $5,634 a month and $2,600 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
Is Lafayette a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.4), so the average $88,900 buys what about $95,151 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($48,780). A typical home costs $286,179, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Indiana cities
Lafayette ranks 6th of 10 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($99,270).
- Indianapolis$99,270
- Bloomington$96,370
- South Bend$92,340
- Kokomo$91,600
- Evansville$89,810
- Lafayette$88,900
- Muncie$88,800
- Terre Haute$88,790
- Fort Wayne$87,360
- Elkhart$85,670
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Lafayette: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Lafayette?
$42.74 an hour on average, and $46.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $67,609 a year ($5,634 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,900. Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
Do occupational therapists earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN (29200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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