PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Occupational Therapist
Ascension Health · Fishers, IN
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Occupational Therapist jobs in Fishers, IN
The median occupational therapist pay in the Fishers area is $45.88 per hour ($95,420 a year), with the typical range running from $39.13 to $50.15. That ranks 168th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 151st of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Fishers. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Fishers.
- $45.88median pay per hour, Indianapolis
- $39–$50typical range per hour
- 1,490occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Occupational Therapist pay in Fishers, IN
The metro median is 2% above the Indiana statewide median of $44.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 1,490 occupational therapists employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.37).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.18 | $64,850 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.13 | $81,390 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $45.88 | $95,420 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.15 | $104,310 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.44 | $123,640 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Fishers ranks
- 168th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 151st of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 11 Indiana metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Occupational Therapists (SOC 29-1122), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $45.88 median hour buys what $47.94 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Fishers paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,652
- Per year: $82,584
- Per month: $6,882
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fishers
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $133 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,491 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,383 |
Travel occupational therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Occupational Therapist roles in Indiana
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Occupational Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Evansville, IN
$37.22–$55.37/ hour
Per diemPosted 21 days ago
Occupational Therapist - PRN
CommonSpirit Health · Jasper, IN
$35.62–$52.99/ hour
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Full Time
Select Medical · Fort Wayne, IN
$76k–$102k/ year
Hospitals in Fishers
CMS lists 1 hospital in Fishers, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St Vincent Fishers Fishers, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville, IN | 6 mi | $45.88/hr | 75,239 |
| Carmel, IN | 10 mi | $45.88/hr | 103,606 |
| Muncie, IN | 34 mi | $40.14/hr | 65,320 |
| Kokomo, IN | 36 mi | $46.81/hr | 60,093 |
| Columbus, IN | 52 mi | $44.66/hr | 51,970 |
| Lafayette, IN | 56 mi | $38.10/hr | 71,757 |
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License and tax basics in Indiana
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Fishers, IN?
Occupational Therapists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $45.88 per hour, about $95,420 a year. The middle half earn between $39.13 and $50.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fishers a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 151st of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 168th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Where do occupational therapists work in Fishers?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Fishers, led by Ascension St Vincent Fishers. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Fishers as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Fishers?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fishers is $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Fishers?
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Your OT pay reportFishers, IN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- CommonSpirit HealthEvansville, IN · 2 postings$45.30/ hr$36–$55
- Marion General Hospital, Inc.Marion, IN · 1 wage offer$35.61/ hr$36–$36
- Grandison Management, Inc.Vincennes, IN · 1 wage offer$34.50/ hr$34–$34
- Grandison Management, Inc.Hanover, IN · 1 wage offer$34.50/ hr$34–$34
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$44.30High$55
3 OT postings with published pay in Indiana, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 OT roles
- Occupational TherapistPermanent$37.22–$55.37/ hour
- Occupational Therapist - PRNPer diem$35.62–$52.99/ hour
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