IN · Jeffersonville · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Jeffersonville, IN

Pay for occupational therapists in the Jeffersonville area centers on $42.32 per hour, or about $88,030 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.63 and the upper quarter over $49.63. That ranks 244th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 222nd of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Jeffersonville. The free report below lists employers near Jeffersonville and what they pay.

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1 more open role from employers in Jeffersonville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Occupational Therapist pay in Jeffersonville, IN

The metro median is 6% below the Indiana statewide median of $44.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 820 occupational therapists employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.22).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.71$72,20027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.63$78,27020% below U.S. median
Median$42.32$88,03010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.63$103,2305% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.74$115,94018% above U.S. median

How Jeffersonville ranks

  • 244th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 222nd 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.

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What your pay buys in Jeffersonville

  • Overall prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $42.32 median hour buys what $45.47 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Jeffersonville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,524
  • Per year: $76,176
  • Per month: $6,348

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Jeffersonville

ItemFederal 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).

Open Occupational Therapist roles in Indiana

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Jeffersonville as they open.

PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health · Evansville, IN

$37.22–$55.37/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 101399759808
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Hospitals in Jeffersonville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jeffersonville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Norton Clark Hospital
Jeffersonville, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Wellstone Regional Hospital
Jeffersonville, IN
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Louisville, KY12 mi$42.32/hr640,796
Columbus, IN62 mi$44.66/hr51,970
Lexington, KY70 mi$41.90/hr329,437
Bloomington, IN73 mi$46.66/hr79,986
Cincinnati, OH85 mi$46.78/hr314,915
Owensboro, KY87 mi$39.78/hr60,675

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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.

Indiana state guide

Other healthcare roles in Jeffersonville

Jeffersonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Jeffersonville, IN?

Occupational Therapists in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area have a median pay of $42.32 per hour, about $88,030 a year. The middle half earn between $37.63 and $49.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Jeffersonville a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?

Louisville/Jefferson County ranks 222nd of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 244th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do occupational therapists work in Jeffersonville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jeffersonville, led by Norton Clark Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Jeffersonville 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.

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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

  1. Occupational TherapistPermanent
    $37.22–$55.37/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Evansville, IN · posted 14 days ago
  2. Occupational Therapist - PRNPer diem
    $35.62–$52.99/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Jasper, IN · posted 21 days ago

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