Occupational Therapist salary in Alabama
What occupational therapists earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$94,050$45.21 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$82,500 – $107,650Top 10%: $123,870+
Jobs1,5000.68× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $95,250 | $45.80 | 540 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $94,580 | $45.47 | 160 |
| Huntsville, AL | $93,620 | $45.01 | 130 |
| Mobile, AL | $90,630 | $43.57 | 110 |
| Montgomery, AL | $93,910 | $45.15 | 90 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $85,130 | $40.93 | 90 |
| Gadsden, AL | $87,620 | $42.13 | 80 |
| Dothan, AL | $89,380 | $42.97 | 60 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $100,760 | $48.44 | 60 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $97,600 | $46.92 | 40 |
| Decatur, AL | $97,460 | $46.85 | 30 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $84,630 | $40.69 | 30 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $98,950 | $47.57 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Mississippi · $94,930 Nebraska · $93,740 Vermont · $93,340 Minnesota · $93,050 North Carolina · $92,940 Wisconsin · $92,390
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Alabama?
Occupational Therapists in Alabama earned a median of $94,050 a year ($45.21 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $82,500 to $107,650.
Where in Alabama do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Tuscaloosa, AL at $100,760.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.