Occupational Therapists, Cleveland
$103,060
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Cleveland, OH. Middle half of wages roughly $83,510 to $111,210.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +2.7%
- US median
- $100,330
- Metro RPP
- 93.9
- Middle half
- $83,510 to $111,210
- OEWS employment
- 1,200
- SOC
- 29-1122
Occupational Therapists in Cleveland pay a median $103,060 (May 2025), 2.7% above the US median of $100,330. At local prices (RPP 93.9), that median buys about what $109,755 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$103,060 in Cleveland buys about what $109,755 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 93.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 79.4 vs all-items 93.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Occupational Therapists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $103,060 | $83,510 to $111,210 | 93.9 |
| Columbia | $102,650 | $84,240 to $106,830 | 93.7 |
| San Francisco | $136,770 | $123,550 to $155,030 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $108,350 | $94,860 to $127,460 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Occupational Therapists in Cleveland?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Occupational Therapists in Cleveland, OH is $103,060.
- How does Cleveland pay compare to the US median for Occupational Therapists?
- Local median pay is 2.7% above the national OEWS median of $100,330.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Cleveland is 93.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $103,060 has about the same purchasing power as $109,755 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.