Occupational Therapist salary in New York
What occupational therapists earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$96,390$46.34 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$76,980 – $114,400Top 10%: $133,700+
Jobs11,6901.15× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in New York 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 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $81,560 | $39.21 | 970 |
| Rochester, NY | $81,750 | $39.30 | 740 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $85,990 | $41.34 | 550 |
| Syracuse, NY | $86,110 | $41.40 | 470 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $97,720 | $46.98 | 410 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $81,880 | $39.37 | 270 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $85,920 | $41.31 | 240 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $83,870 | $40.32 | 200 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $86,260 | $41.47 | 200 |
| Binghamton, NY | $86,390 | $41.53 | 180 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $89,720 | $43.14 | 80 |
| Kingston, NY | $95,200 | $45.77 | 70 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $95,110 | $45.73 | 60 |
| Ithaca, NY | $102,910 | $49.48 | 60 |
| Elmira, NY | $83,190 | $40.00 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Tennessee · $97,700 Kentucky · $97,650 Missouri · $97,290 Utah · $97,150 Indiana · $97,020 West Virginia · $96,190
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in New York?
Occupational Therapists in New York earned a median of $96,390 a year ($46.34 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $76,980 to $114,400.
Where in New York do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in Ithaca, NY at $102,910.
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.