PermanentPosted today
Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Select Medical · Naperville, IL
$35.00–$42.00/ hour
New this week
Occupational Therapist jobs in Gary, IN
Occupational Therapists in the Gary area earn a median of $48.53 per hour, about $100,940 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.53 and $52.51. That ranks 71st of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 185th of 327 once local prices are factored in. 9 open roles with published pay are listed for Gary and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Gary and what they pay.
- $48.53median pay per hour, Chicago
- $39–$53typical range per hour
- 5,890occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 9open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Occupational Therapist roles near Gary
Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.
PermanentPosted today
Occupational Therapist
Select Medical · Naperville, IL
$70k–$82k/ year
New this week
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PermanentPosted today
Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Select Medical · Libertyville, IL
$32.00–$35.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted yesterday
Occupational Therapist - Level IV
Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL
$55.00–$55.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted 9 days ago
PRN Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Select Medical · Crystal Lake, IL
$40.00–$45.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Occupational Therapist
Select Medical · Crystal Lake, IL
$70k–$82k/ year
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Select Medical · Crystal Lake, IL
$32.00–$38.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Occupational Therapist-Home Care
OSF Healthcare System · Oak Lawn, IL
$44.21–$52.01/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Occupational Therapist NICU PRN
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · New Lenox, IL
$37.00–$60.50/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Named employers near Gary, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring occupational therapists near Gary
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | 6 | $36.54 |
| Silver Cross Hospital | 1 | $55 |
| OSF Healthcare System | 1 | $48.11 |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | 1 | $48.75 |
Occupational Therapist pay in Gary, IN
The metro median is 8% above the Indiana statewide median of $44.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 5,890 occupational therapists employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.33).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.43 | $67,450 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.53 | $80,140 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.53 | $100,940 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.51 | $109,220 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.99 | $128,940 | 31% above U.S. median |
How Gary ranks
- 71st of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 185th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
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.
What your pay buys in Gary
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.53 median hour buys what $46.85 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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 Gary paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,747
- Per year: $87,354
- Per month: $7,280
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Gary
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
Hospitals in Gary
CMS lists 1 hospital in Gary, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospitals Inc Gary, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond, IN | 8 mi | $48.53/hr | 76,030 |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 23 mi | $48.53/hr | 56,531 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in Indiana · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Gary
Gary city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Gary, IN?
Occupational Therapists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $48.53 per hour, about $100,940 a year. The middle half earn between $38.53 and $52.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gary a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 185th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 71st of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Gary?
We list 9 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gary.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Gary 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 Gary?
The federal per diem benchmark in Gary is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Gary?
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Your OT pay reportGary, 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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