Occupational Therapists salary
in Fort Wayne, IN
- Middle 50%
- $75,540–$103,950
- vs U.S. median
- -14%
- Metro rank
- #127 of 148
Occupational Therapists in the Fort Wayne, IN metro earn a median of $86,580 a year, based on BLS estimates for 300 jobs (May 2025). That is 14% below the U.S. median of $100,330 and 11% below the IN statewide median of $97,020. It ranks #127 of 148 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE300 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Occupational Therapists pay in other IN metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $100,080 |
| Evansville, IN | $89,850 |
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What is the average Occupational Therapists salary in Fort Wayne?
The BLS median is $86,580 a year (May 2025). Half of the 300 jobs pay between $75,540 and $103,950. The 10th percentile is $43,140 and the 90th is $114,490.
Is Fort Wayne a high-paying metro for Occupational Therapists?
That is 14% below the U.S. median of $100,330 and 11% below the IN statewide median of $97,020. It ranks #127 of 148 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Occupational Therapists make an hour in Fort Wayne?
About $41.63 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $86,580 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $36.32–$49.98 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.