Occupational Therapist salary in Arizona
What occupational therapists earn in Arizona and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$103,660$49.84 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$85,980 – $122,900Top 10%: $131,950+
Jobs2,6800.79× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Arizona cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $105,060 | $50.51 | 2,070 |
| Tucson, AZ | $100,920 | $48.52 | 310 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $104,420 | $50.20 | 70 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $103,070 | $49.55 | 50 |
| Yuma, AZ | $99,010 | $47.60 | 50 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $104,000 | $50.00 | 40 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $101,130 | $48.62 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arizona
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $104,300 Georgia · $104,010 Alaska · $103,680 New Jersey · $103,410 Hawaii · $102,870 Connecticut · $102,440
Other healthcare salaries in Arizona
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,420 Registered Nurses · $99,500 Medical Assistants · $45,940 Nursing Assistants · $44,780 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,640 Dental Assistants · $49,000 Psychiatric Technicians · $45,640 Nurse Practitioners · $134,420 Pharmacists · $146,930 Physicians, All Other · $312,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,070 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,530
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Arizona?
Occupational Therapists in Arizona earned a median of $103,660 a year ($49.84 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $85,980 to $122,900.
Where in Arizona do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Arizona, pay was highest in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ at $105,060.
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.