Occupational Therapists pay range in Evansville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $112,880 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Evansville earn between $77,790 and $99,550.
- $69K10th
- $78K25th
- $90KMedian
- $100K75th
- $113K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,810 | $7,484 | $43.18 |
| Median | $89,850 | $7,488 | $43.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,790 | $6,482 | $37.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,550 | $8,296 | $47.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Evansville vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Evansville earn 7% less than the Indiana average ($96,090) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | $89,810 | $89,850 | $69,190 | $112,880 | 280 |
| 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 Evansville
On the average salary of $89,810, a single filer in Evansville takes home about $68,237 a year, or $5,686 a month and $2,624 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 Evansville's local income tax (1.25%).
Is Evansville a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Evansville area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5), so the average $89,810 buys what about $98,123 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Evansville ($46,540). A typical home costs $226,753, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Indiana cities
Evansville ranks 5th 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 Evansville: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Evansville?
$43.18 an hour on average, and $43.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Evansville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Evansville?
About $68,237 a year ($5,686 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,810. Includes Evansville's local income tax (1.25%).
Do occupational therapists earn more in Evansville than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Evansville, IN (21780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 Evansville's local income tax (1.25%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.00, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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