OH · Parma · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Parma, OH

Pay for occupational therapists in the Parma area centers on $48.46 per hour, or about $100,790 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.55 and the upper quarter over $51.42. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Parma. That ranks 74th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 68th of 327 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Parma.

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Occupational Therapist pay in Parma, OH

The metro median is 5% above the Ohio statewide median of $46.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 1,250 occupational therapists employed in the Cleveland 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%$36.95$76,86022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.55$82,26016% below U.S. median
Median$48.46$100,7902% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.42$106,9509% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.61$128,15030% above U.S. median

How Parma ranks

  • 74th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 68th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 12 Ohio 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.

What your pay buys in Parma

  • Overall prices in Cleveland run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.46 median hour buys what $51.60 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Parma paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,745
  • Per year: $87,228
  • Per month: $7,269

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

Travel assignment per diem in Parma

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$159
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,673
13-week assignment$21,749

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).

Hospitals in Parma

CMS lists 1 hospital in Parma, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Parma Community General Hospital
Parma, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No

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
Cleveland, OH7 mi$48.46/hr365,379
Cuyahoga Falls, OH17 mi$47.81/hr50,979
Elyria, OH20 mi$48.46/hr53,604
Akron, OH24 mi$47.81/hr189,664
Canton, OH44 mi$42.38/hr69,211
Youngstown, OH60 mi$44.34/hr59,123

Occupational Therapist jobs in Ohio · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Ohio

Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Ohio state guide

Other healthcare roles in Parma

Parma city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Parma, OH?

Occupational Therapists in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $48.46 per hour, about $100,790 a year. The middle half earn between $39.55 and $51.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Cleveland ranks 68th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 74th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring occupational therapists in Parma?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Cleveland area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Parma.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Parma as an occupational therapist?

Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio 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 Parma?

The federal per diem benchmark in Parma is $159 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,673 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Parma?

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Your OT pay reportParma, OH · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Grandison Management, Inc.Delaware, OH · 1 wage offer$34.73/ hr$35–$35
  • Grandison Management, Inc.Columbus, OH · 1 wage offer$34.73/ hr$35–$35
  • Grandison Management, Inc.Steubenville, OH · 1 wage offer$34.24/ hr$34–$34
  • Grandison Management, Inc.Ohio · 4 wage offers$30.18/ hr$24–$30

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$29Median$32.27High$34

10 employer-reported wage offers for OT in federal filings in Ohio, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 OT roles

  1. Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full-TimePermanent
    $34.00–$48.57/ hour
    Select Medical · Cleveland, OH · posted 17 days ago

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