Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Evansville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,580 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Evansville earn between $61,240 and $72,960.
- $52K10th
- $61K25th
- $66KMedian
- $73K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,350 | $5,696 | $32.86 |
| Median | $66,200 | $5,517 | $31.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,240 | $5,103 | $29.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,960 | $6,080 | $35.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Evansville vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Evansville earn about the same as the Indiana average ($67,160) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | $68,350 | $66,200 | $52,350 | $77,580 | 120 |
| Indiana | $67,160 | $66,660 | $43,340 | $86,870 | 1,490 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Evansville
On the average salary of $68,350, a single filer in Evansville takes home about $54,052 a year, or $4,504 a month and $2,079 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 therapy assistants? 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 $68,350 buys what about $74,677 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Evansville ($46,540). A typical home costs $226,753, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Indiana cities
Evansville ranks 2nd of 6 Indiana metro areas for this job; Fort Wayne pays the most ($71,150).
- Fort Wayne$71,150
- Evansville$68,350
- Indianapolis$67,140
- Lafayette$64,870
- Elkhart$64,550
- South Bend$61,290
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Evansville: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Evansville?
$32.86 an hour on average, and $31.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Evansville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Evansville?
About $54,052 a year ($4,504 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,350. Includes Evansville's local income tax (1.25%).
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Evansville than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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; area Evansville, IN (21780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 2.64, this job is 2.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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