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Occupational Therapists Salary in Evansville, IN

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$89,850

Mean: $89,810

~$70,083 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$43.20

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$3,745/mo

Savings rate

60%

Occupational Therapists salary in Evansville, IN — median $89,850/year, range $77,790-$99,550

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$77,790

Median

$89,850

75th %

$99,550

Median is in the 55th percentile of the typical range

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About Occupational Therapists salaries in Evansville, IN

Occupational Therapists in Evansville, IN earn a median of $89,850 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $89,810, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most occupational therapists in this area earn between $77,790 and $99,550. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $43.20 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

11% growthFaster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

11% growth. An aging population plus rising autism diagnoses in kids means demand from both ends of the age spectrum. Schools and pediatric clinics are particularly short-staffed.

Worth knowing: School-based OT jobs tend to pay less than hospital jobs but come with better hours and benefits (summers off, pensions). For maximum earnings, outpatient hand therapy or neurological specialties are the move.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a occupational therapists in Evansville?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $89,850. The average (mean) is $89,810, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a occupational therapists make per hour in Evansville?

About $43.20/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for occupational therapists in Evansville?

The middle 50% earn between $77,790 and $99,550. Below $77,790 is typically entry-level; above $99,550 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $89,850 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$89,850$70,083
Monthly$7,488$5,840
Biweekly$3,456$2,696
Weekly$1,728$1,348
Hourly (40h/wk)$43.2$33.69
Hourly (35h/wk)$49.37$38.51
Hourly (30h/wk)$57.6$44.93
Daily (8h)$346$270

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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