Occupational Therapist salary in Florida
What occupational therapists earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$99,360$47.77 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$81,360 – $104,830Top 10%: $117,950+
Jobs10,6501.03× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $101,480 | $48.79 | 2,550 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $97,720 | $46.98 | 1,660 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $99,520 | $47.85 | 1,160 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $99,340 | $47.76 | 890 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $104,030 | $50.01 | 730 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $99,940 | $48.05 | 370 |
| Gainesville, FL | $97,130 | $46.70 | 340 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $100,850 | $48.49 | 330 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $98,090 | $47.16 | 260 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $97,370 | $46.81 | 260 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $98,010 | $47.12 | 230 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $95,070 | $45.71 | 200 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $95,550 | $45.94 | 190 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $107,590 | $51.73 | 170 |
| Ocala, FL | $94,630 | $45.49 | 150 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $98,500 | $47.35 | 140 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $99,960 | $48.06 | 130 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $103,680 | $49.85 | 100 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $97,290 | $46.78 | 90 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $100,430 | $48.28 | 80 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $96,310 | $46.30 | 80 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $99,230 | $47.71 | 70 |
| Sebring, FL | $95,960 | $46.13 | 60 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $100,850 | $48.49 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Rhode Island · $100,040 Illinois · $99,700 Ohio · $99,390 Kansas · $99,170 New Mexico · $99,170 Louisiana · $98,490
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Florida?
Occupational Therapists in Florida earned a median of $99,360 a year ($47.77 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $81,360 to $104,830.
Where in Florida do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Naples-Marco Island, FL at $107,590.
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.