Occupational Therapist salary in Maryland
What occupational therapists earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$106,980$51.43 per hour
vs U.S.+7%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$87,650 – $123,700Top 10%: $132,300+
Jobs2,3900.83× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Maryland 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 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $102,960 | $49.50 | 2,640 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $105,490 | $50.72 | 1,200 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $102,840 | $49.44 | 130 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $107,620 | $51.74 | 100 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $106,320 | $51.12 | 50 |
| Salisbury, MD | $104,400 | $50.19 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Washington · $107,670 Colorado · $106,720 Arkansas · $106,360 Texas · $106,140 Oklahoma · $104,300 Georgia · $104,010
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Maryland?
Occupational Therapists in Maryland earned a median of $106,980 a year ($51.43 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $87,650 to $123,700.
Where in Maryland do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Lexington Park, MD at $106,320.
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.