School Occupational Therapist Salary in Columbus, OH

How much does a School Occupational Therapist make in Columbus, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a School Occupational Therapist in Columbus, OH is $100,473. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $82,614 to a high of $121,410, with most professionals earning between $91,125 and $111,433.

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What does a School Occupational Therapist do?

Common responsibilities of a School Occupational Therapist

Demonstrate competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in specific therapy discipline.

January 13, 2023

Collaborate with general education teachers, special education teachers and other related service providers to identify instructional strategies and accommodations/modifications that promote student success in the inclusive general education classroom.

January 24, 2023

Participates in the development and improvement of opportunities for disabled students by providing individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents.

January 28, 2023

Implement/carry out treatment plans and or create treatment plans for certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs).

February 28, 2023

Communicates effectively with hospital therapists regarding issues with students.

March 27, 2023

Schedule is 12 month position - 10-month school year and mandatory six-week summer program.

March 28, 2023

Provide direct, consultative and indirect service in school and community settings to support the educational and developmental motor needs of children with disabilities (birth-to-21 years), their families, and their educational teams.

April 01, 2023

Develop an understanding of the use of assistive technology as it relates to areas assessed by occupational therapy and use that understanding to assist students with the use of identified assistive technology.

April 16, 2023

Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for School Occupational Therapist in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

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91125

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100473

Average Total Cash Compensation

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91275

111576

100589

What is the average salary for School Occupational Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of School Occupational Therapist in Columbus, OH. The base salary for School Occupational Therapist ranges from $91,125 to $111,433 with the average base salary of $100,473. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,275 to $111,576 with the average total cash compensation of $100,589.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$100,473	$91,125 - $111,433
Bonus	$116	$150 - $144
Total Pay	$100,589	$91,275 - $111,576

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

School Occupational Therapist Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,556 - $110,737	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,100 - $107,733	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,836 - $104,965	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,228 - $109,112	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,021 - $110,082	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,599 - $107,121	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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