Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,870 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Fort Wayne earn between $62,970 and $76,510.
- $53K10th
- $63K25th
- $73KMedian
- $77K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,150 | $5,929 | $34.21 |
| Median | $73,130 | $6,094 | $35.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,970 | $5,248 | $30.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,510 | $6,376 | $36.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Fort Wayne earn 6% more than the Indiana average ($67,160) and about the same as the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $71,150 | $73,130 | $52,870 | $89,870 | 100 |
| 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 Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $71,150, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $55,664 a year, or $4,639 a month and $2,141 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 therapy assistants? 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 $71,150 buys what about $76,859 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 1st of 6 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Fort Wayne: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$34.21 an hour on average, and $35.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $55,664 a year ($4,639 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,150. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 1.37, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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