Occupational Therapist salary in Georgia
What occupational therapists earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$104,010$50.01 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$82,320 – $118,560Top 10%: $128,610+
Jobs3,6500.72× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $106,160 | $51.04 | 2,120 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $95,960 | $46.14 | 290 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $99,880 | $48.02 | 260 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $94,580 | $45.47 | 160 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $82,020 | $39.43 | 150 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $99,550 | $47.86 | 140 |
| Savannah, GA | $95,830 | $46.07 | 130 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $101,080 | $48.59 | 90 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $100,680 | $48.40 | 90 |
| Rome, GA | $99,490 | $47.83 | 80 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $99,080 | $47.63 | 80 |
| Gainesville, GA | $98,490 | $47.35 | 60 |
| Valdosta, GA | $92,430 | $44.44 | 40 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $103,970 | $49.99 | 40 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $97,550 | $46.90 | 30 |
| Dalton, GA | $111,580 | $53.64 | 30 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $97,340 | $46.80 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $104,300 Alaska · $103,680 Arizona · $103,660 New Jersey · $103,410 Hawaii · $102,870 Connecticut · $102,440
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Georgia?
Occupational Therapists in Georgia earned a median of $104,010 a year ($50.01 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $82,320 to $118,560.
Where in Georgia do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Dalton, GA at $111,580.
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.