SOC 31-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Occupational Therapy Aides — Indiana
Indiana · 1 metro areas compared
At $38,250, median pay for Occupational Therapy Aides in Indiana tracks the national median of $39,160 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $38,250, median pay for Occupational Therapy Aides in Indiana tracks the national median of $39,160 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $43,220 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,480 to $39,490.
Indiana ranks number 14th out of 27 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Bloomington records the highest median at $36,860. Of the 753 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 653rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,200 | −7.6% |
| 25th | $37,480 | −4.3% |
| Median (50th) | $38,250 | −2.3% |
| 75th | $39,490 | +0.8% |
| 90th | $43,220 | +10.4% |
| Mean | $38,550 | −1.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomington | $36,860 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $38,250 goes as far as $40,997 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,997US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,250 a year, 2.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,200 to $43,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 14th of 27 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bloomington, at $36,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Occupational Therapy Aides in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $38,250, or $18.39 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 $39,160, so pay in Indiana is 2.3% 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 Indiana earns more than $43,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,200 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 Bloomington, at $36,860 per year.
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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