Occupational Therapist salary
What occupational therapists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$100,330$48.24 per hour
Average pay$101,280$48.69 per hour
Middle half earn$82,510 – $116,670Top 10%: $131,950+
Jobs162,450Employed nationwide
Occupational Therapist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $94,050 | $45.21 | 1,500 | 0.71 |
| Alaska | $103,680 | $49.85 | 410 | 1.25 |
| Arizona | $103,660 | $49.84 | 2,680 | 0.83 |
| Arkansas | $106,360 | $51.14 | 2,160 | 1.66 |
| California | $124,510 | $59.86 | 13,810 | 0.76 |
| Colorado | $106,720 | $51.31 | 3,390 | 1.18 |
| Connecticut | $102,440 | $49.25 | 3,150 | 1.85 |
| Delaware | $102,130 | $49.10 | 490 | 1.0 |
| Florida | $99,360 | $47.77 | 10,650 | 1.07 |
| Georgia | $104,010 | $50.01 | 3,650 | 0.75 |
| Hawaii | $102,870 | $49.46 | 390 | 0.63 |
| Idaho | $97,760 | $47.00 | 840 | 0.98 |
| Illinois | $99,700 | $47.93 | 7,710 | 1.26 |
| Indiana | $97,020 | $46.65 | 3,830 | 1.2 |
| Iowa | $89,910 | $43.22 | 1,290 | 0.82 |
| Kansas | $99,170 | $47.68 | 1,560 | 1.09 |
| Kentucky | $97,650 | $46.95 | 2,190 | 1.09 |
| Louisiana | $98,490 | $47.35 | 2,060 | 1.06 |
| Maine | $84,310 | $40.53 | 1,120 | 1.75 |
| Maryland | $106,980 | $51.43 | 2,390 | 0.86 |
| Massachusetts | $100,930 | $48.53 | 6,510 | 1.79 |
| Michigan | $89,910 | $43.23 | 5,120 | 1.16 |
| Minnesota | $93,050 | $44.74 | 3,670 | 1.25 |
| Mississippi | $94,930 | $45.64 | 1,340 | 1.15 |
| Missouri | $97,290 | $46.77 | 3,400 | 1.16 |
| Montana | $88,990 | $42.79 | 420 | 0.82 |
| Nebraska | $93,740 | $45.07 | 1,500 | 1.47 |
| Nevada | $110,520 | $53.13 | 1,080 | 0.7 |
| New Hampshire | $83,900 | $40.34 | 1,240 | 1.82 |
| New Jersey | $103,410 | $49.72 | 6,290 | 1.47 |
| New Mexico | $99,170 | $47.68 | 1,030 | 1.19 |
| New York | $96,390 | $46.34 | 11,690 | 1.21 |
| North Carolina | $92,940 | $44.68 | 4,490 | 0.91 |
| North Dakota | $83,200 | $40.00 | 570 | 1.32 |
| Ohio | $99,390 | $47.78 | 6,760 | 1.22 |
| Oklahoma | $104,300 | $50.14 | 1,180 | 0.69 |
| Oregon | $112,310 | $54.00 | 1,170 | 0.59 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,440 | $47.33 | 6,560 | 1.08 |
| Rhode Island | $100,040 | $48.10 | 770 | 1.54 |
| South Carolina | $101,130 | $48.62 | 1,840 | 0.8 |
| South Dakota | $85,050 | $40.89 | 490 | 1.07 |
| Tennessee | $97,700 | $46.97 | 2,490 | 0.76 |
| Texas | $106,140 | $51.03 | 13,400 | 0.95 |
| Utah | $97,150 | $46.71 | 1,030 | 0.59 |
| Vermont | $93,340 | $44.87 | 320 | 1.07 |
| Virginia | $100,710 | $48.42 | 4,150 | 1.01 |
| Washington | $107,670 | $51.77 | 3,340 | 0.94 |
| West Virginia | $96,190 | $46.25 | 700 | 1.0 |
| Wisconsin | $92,390 | $44.42 | 3,710 | 1.26 |
| Wyoming | $86,170 | $41.43 | 350 | 1.25 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $136,870 | 840 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $136,770 | 1,560 |
| Vallejo, CA | $135,000 | 100 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $130,420 | 100 |
| Chico, CA | $129,260 | 70 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $128,010 | 130 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $125,890 | 170 |
| Boulder, CO | $123,490 | 260 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $123,200 | 170 |
| Salinas, CA | $123,180 | 110 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $122,990 | 230 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $122,780 | 810 |
| Visalia, CA | $122,690 | 140 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $122,050 | 1,600 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $122,040 | 4,950 |
Metro areas with the most occupational therapists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 11,640 | $101,460 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 5,960 | $99,860 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 4,950 | $122,040 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 4,790 | $101,940 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 3,450 | $106,110 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 3,410 | $103,140 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 2,700 | $103,580 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 2,640 | $102,960 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,590 | $93,600 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 2,550 | $101,480 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 2,120 | $106,160 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 2,070 | $105,060 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 2,030 | $89,600 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 2,020 | $109,860 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 1,870 | $107,500 |
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Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make?
The median pay for occupational therapists in the U.S. was $100,330 a year ($48.24 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $82,510 and $116,670.
Which states pay occupational therapists the most?
The highest pay was in California ($124,510), Oregon ($112,310), Nevada ($110,520), Washington ($107,670), Maryland ($106,980). The lowest was in North Dakota ($83,200), New Hampshire ($83,900), Maine ($84,310).
How many occupational therapists are there in the U.S.?
About 162,450 people were employed as occupational therapists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.