OH · Toledo · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Toledo, OH

Occupational Therapists in the Toledo area earn a median of $43.00 per hour, about $89,440 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.08 and $48.98. That ranks 230th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 179th of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Toledo. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Toledo.

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Occupational Therapist pay in Toledo, OH

The metro median is 7% below the Ohio statewide median of $46.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 310 occupational therapists employed in the Toledo metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.88$68,39030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.08$77,13022% below U.S. median
Median$43.00$89,4409% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.98$101,8804% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.97$103,9406% above U.S. median

How Toledo ranks

  • 230th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 179th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th 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.

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What your pay buys in Toledo

  • Overall prices in Toledo run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 33% below the U.S. average (index 67.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $43.00 median hour buys what $47.02 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 Toledo paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,548
  • Per year: $77,400
  • Per month: $6,450

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

Travel assignment per diem in Toledo

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 Ohio

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Hospitals in Toledo

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Toledo, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Promedica Toledo Hospital
Toledo, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy St Vincent Medical Center
Toledo, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, OH
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, Llc
Toledo, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital
Toledo, OH
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Taylor, MI42 mi$41.14/hr61,544
Ann Arbor, MI43 mi$40.34/hr122,925
Westland, MI46 mi$41.14/hr82,745
Dearborn, MI49 mi$41.14/hr106,377
Dearborn Heights, MI49 mi$41.14/hr61,040
Livonia, MI52 mi$41.14/hr93,113

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 Toledo

Toledo city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Toledo, OH?

Occupational Therapists in the Toledo metro area have a median pay of $43.00 per hour, about $89,440 a year. The middle half earn between $37.08 and $48.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Toledo ranks 179th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 230th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do occupational therapists work in Toledo?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Toledo, led by Promedica Toledo Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Toledo 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 Toledo?

The federal per diem benchmark in Toledo 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 Toledo?

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Pay report · OT near Toledo, OH
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Your OT pay reportToledo, 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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