Occupational Therapists pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,490 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Fort Wayne earn between $75,540 and $103,950.
- $43K10th
- $76K25th
- $87KMedian
- $104K75th
- $114K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,360 | $7,280 | $42.00 |
| Median | $86,580 | $7,215 | $41.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,540 | $6,295 | $36.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,950 | $8,662 | $49.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Fort Wayne earn 9% less than the Indiana average ($96,090) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $87,360 | $86,580 | $43,140 | $114,490 | 300 |
| 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 Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $87,360, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $66,324 a year, or $5,527 a month and $2,551 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 Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $87,360 buys what about $94,370 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 9th 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 Fort Wayne: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$42.00 an hour on average, and $41.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $66,324 a year ($5,527 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,360. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do occupational therapists earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.29, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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