Occupational Therapist salary in Colorado
What occupational therapists earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$106,720$51.31 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$94,210 – $128,250Top 10%: $157,820+
Jobs3,3901.13× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $107,500 | $51.68 | 1,870 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $105,780 | $50.86 | 520 |
| Boulder, CO | $123,490 | $59.37 | 260 |
| Greeley, CO | $104,030 | $50.02 | 120 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $105,770 | $50.85 | 120 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $107,380 | $51.62 | 110 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $111,590 | $53.65 | 100 |
| Pueblo, CO | $100,340 | $48.24 | 60 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $103,730 | $49.87 | 40 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $102,550 | $49.30 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Washington · $107,670 Maryland · $106,980 Arkansas · $106,360 Texas · $106,140 Oklahoma · $104,300 Georgia · $104,010
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Colorado?
Occupational Therapists in Colorado earned a median of $106,720 a year ($51.31 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $94,210 to $128,250.
Where in Colorado do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Boulder, CO at $123,490.
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.