Occupational Therapist salary in Virginia
What occupational therapists earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$100,710$48.42 per hour
vs U.S.+0%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$83,740 – $118,740Top 10%: $134,570+
Jobs4,1500.97× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $102,960 | $49.50 | 2,640 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $99,400 | $47.79 | 830 |
| Richmond, VA | $105,550 | $50.74 | 740 |
| Roanoke, VA | $98,010 | $47.12 | 180 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $100,930 | $48.52 | 140 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $106,540 | $51.22 | 140 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $99,580 | $47.88 | 140 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $103,060 | $49.55 | 130 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $96,790 | $46.53 | 120 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $99,980 | $48.07 | 120 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $86,490 | $41.58 | 80 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $98,800 | $47.50 | 50 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $98,780 | $47.49 | 50 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $99,570 | $47.87 | 40 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $98,100 | $47.16 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
South Carolina · $101,130 Massachusetts · $100,930 Rhode Island · $100,040 Illinois · $99,700 Ohio · $99,390 Florida · $99,360
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Virginia?
Occupational Therapists in Virginia earned a median of $100,710 a year ($48.42 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $83,740 to $118,740.
Where in Virginia do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Winchester, VA-WV at $106,540.
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.