Occupational Therapist salary in New Jersey
What occupational therapists earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$103,410$49.72 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$91,770 – $128,390Top 10%: $159,230+
Jobs6,2901.41× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,460 | $48.78 | 11,640 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $103,140 | $49.59 | 3,410 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $98,440 | $47.33 | 470 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $101,370 | $48.74 | 210 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $97,130 | $46.70 | 110 |
| Vineland, NJ | $95,440 | $45.88 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $104,300 Georgia · $104,010 Alaska · $103,680 Arizona · $103,660 Hawaii · $102,870 Connecticut · $102,440
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in New Jersey?
Occupational Therapists in New Jersey earned a median of $103,410 a year ($49.72 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $91,770 to $128,390.
Where in New Jersey do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, 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.