Occupational Therapist Salary in United States
Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. The United States median is $106,000 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$106,000
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,800
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$138,000
Los Angeles, CA
Hourly (national)
$50.96
varies by city
Occupational Therapist salary by city in United States
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $138,000 | $11,500 | +30% |
| Washington DC, DC | $137,000 | $11,400 | +29% |
| San Diego, CA | $126,000 | $10,500 | +19% |
| Chicago, IL | $111,000 | $9,300 | +5% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $106,000 | $8,800 | 0% |
| The Bronx, NY | $106,000 | $8,800 | 0% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $106,000 | $8,800 | 0% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $106,000 | $8,800 | 0% |
| Dallas, TX | $103,000 | $8,600 | -3% |
| Houston, TX | $97,000 | $8,100 | -8% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $94,900 | $7,900 | -10% |
| San Antonio, TX | $86,900 | $7,200 | -18% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a occupational therapist make in United States?
- The national median occupational therapist salary in United States is about $106,000 per year ($8,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $86,900 to $138,000.
- Which United States city pays occupational therapists the most?
- Los Angeles, CA pays the most at about $138,000 per year.
- Which United States city pays occupational therapists the least?
- Among cities we cover, San Antonio, TX is on the lower end at about $86,900 per year for a occupational therapist.
- What is the typical salary range for a occupational therapist in United States?
- Across United States cities we cover, occupational therapist pay commonly spans from about $61,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $196,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United States cities have occupational therapist salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes occupational therapist pay for 12 cities in United States, all shown in USD.
- Is occupational therapist in demand in United States?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +12% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.