Occupational Therapists pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,080 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Springfield earn between $81,460 and $118,410.
- $68K10th
- $81K25th
- $94KMedian
- $118K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,690 | $7,974 | $46.00 |
| Median | $94,330 | $7,861 | $45.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,460 | $6,788 | $39.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,410 | $9,868 | $56.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Springfield vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Springfield earn about the same as the Ohio average ($97,390) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $95,690 | $94,330 | $67,600 | $132,080 | 40 |
| Ohio | $97,390 | $99,390 | $70,080 | $123,800 | 6,760 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $95,690, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $71,655 a year, or $5,971 a month and $2,756 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $95,690 buys what about $105,756 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($45,470). A typical home costs $202,802, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Ohio cities
Springfield ranks 7th of 12 Ohio metro areas for this job; Cincinnati pays the most ($101,830).
- Cincinnati$101,830
- Dayton$101,560
- Cleveland$100,700
- Akron$97,350
- Columbus$96,290
- Toledo$95,750
- Springfield$95,690
- Canton$95,360
- Lima$90,690
- Youngstown$89,670
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 Springfield: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Springfield?
$46.00 an hour on average, and $45.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Springfield?
About $71,655 a year ($5,971 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,690. Includes Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Springfield, OH (44220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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