Occupational Therapist salary in Delaware
What occupational therapists earn in Delaware and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$102,130$49.10 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$90,860 – $121,140Top 10%: $138,640+
Jobs4900.96× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Delaware cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $103,140 | $49.59 | 3,410 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $104,180 | $50.09 | 120 |
| Dover, DE | $95,610 | $45.97 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Delaware
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
New Jersey · $103,410 Hawaii · $102,870 Connecticut · $102,440 South Carolina · $101,130 Massachusetts · $100,930 Virginia · $100,710
Other healthcare salaries in Delaware
Registered Nurses · $99,520 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Nursing Assistants · $42,030 Medical Assistants · $44,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $68,710 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,430 Nurse Practitioners · $131,040 Physicians, All Other · $297,470 Physical Therapists · $102,050 Dental Assistants · $47,600 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,790 Physician Assistants · $139,350
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Delaware?
Occupational Therapists in Delaware earned a median of $102,130 a year ($49.10 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $90,860 to $121,140.
Where in Delaware do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Delaware, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $103,140.
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.