Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Indiana

Occupational therapy assistants in Indiana earn the most in Fort Wayne (average $71,150 a year) and the least in South Bend ($61,290), across the 6 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy assistants average at $67,160 and the median at $66,660 for 1,490 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,710.

Occupational Therapy Assistants average salary by city in Indiana

Fort Wayne$71,150
Evansville$68,350
Indianapolis$67,140
Lafayette$64,870
Elkhart$64,550
South Bend$61,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fort Wayne	$71,150	$73,130	$62,970	$55,664	93
Evansville	$68,350	$66,200	$61,240	$54,052	92
Indianapolis	$67,140	$67,290	$59,190	$52,743	96
Lafayette	$64,870	$71,930	$53,180	$51,569	93
Elkhart	$64,550	$68,230	$48,970	$50,868	90
South Bend	$61,290	$61,700	$47,780	$48,563	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other states

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by city and state

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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 31-2011.
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.

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