SOC 29-1122 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Occupational Therapists — Kokomo
Kokomo, IN · 9 metro areas compared
At $92,320, median pay for Occupational Therapists in Kokomo, IN tracks the national median of $100,330 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $92,320, median pay for Occupational Therapists in Kokomo, IN tracks the national median of $100,330 closely. Pay ranges from under $63,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $122,290 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $77,470 to $98,580.
Employment stands at 40, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $100,080. Of the 157 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 24th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,320 | −36.9% |
| 25th | $77,470 | −22.8% |
| Median (50th) | $92,320 | −8.0% |
| 75th | $98,580 | −1.7% |
| 90th | $122,290 | +21.9% |
| Mean | $91,600 | −8.7% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $100,080 | 1,660 | |
| 2 | Bloomington | $97,480 | 70 | |
| 3 | Lafayette | $96,740 | 110 | |
| 4 | Terre Haute | $94,410 | 60 | |
| 5 | Muncie | $94,050 | 50 | |
| 6 | South Bend | $92,680 | 140 | |
| 7 | Evansville | $89,850 | 280 | |
| 8 | Fort Wayne | $86,580 | 300 | |
| 9 | Elkhart | $84,960 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kokomo run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $92,320 goes as far as $98,950 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$92,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,950US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,320 a year, 8.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,320 to $122,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $100,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Occupational Therapists in Kokomo, IN?
The median annual wage is $92,320, or $44.39 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,330, so pay in Kokomo, IN is 8.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kokomo, IN earns more than $122,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,320 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Indianapolis, at $100,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Kokomo, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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