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How much do occupational therapists make in Washington?

What occupational therapists earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).

May 2025#4 of 50 states
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Median pay in Washington
$107,670

a year, or $51.77 an hour. That is 7% more than the national median of $100,330.

The middle half of occupational therapists in Washington earn $95,650 to $127,390.

Pay range in Washington
Bottom 10% earn under
$83,110
25th percentile
$95,650
Median
$107,670
75th percentile
$127,390
Top 10% earn over
$135,290
Rank among states
#4 of 50

Washington pays occupational therapists more than 46 of the other 49 states. Highest: California ($124,510).

Jobs in Washington
3,340

0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the state, 0.90× the U.S. concentration.

Occupational Therapist pay in Washington cities

Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.

AreaPay a yearHourlyJobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $109,860 $52.82 2,020
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $112,100 $53.90 730
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $99,280 $47.73 320
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,460 $50.70 120
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $119,450 $57.43 110
Bellingham, WA $105,020 $50.49 100
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $106,530 $51.22 100
Kennewick-Richland, WA $102,460 $49.26 100
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $101,360 $48.73 60
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $107,890 $51.87 60
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $102,680 $49.36 50
Yakima, WA $111,400 $53.56 40
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States with similar occupational therapist pay

Nevada $110,520 median a year · +3% vs Washington Maryland $106,980 median a year · −1% vs Washington Colorado $106,720 median a year · −1% vs Washington Arkansas $106,360 median a year · −1% vs Washington Texas $106,140 median a year · −1% vs Washington Oklahoma $104,300 median a year · −3% vs Washington

Other healthcare salaries in Washington

Home Health and Personal Care Aides $47,730 median a year · 103,260 jobs Registered Nurses $124,200 median a year · 69,260 jobs Nursing Assistants $49,180 median a year · 30,270 jobs Medical Assistants $59,290 median a year · 19,500 jobs Dental Assistants $58,090 median a year · 13,050 jobs Pharmacy Technicians $58,900 median a year · 8,150 jobs Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $72,760 median a year · 7,430 jobs Pharmacists $160,610 median a year · 7,350 jobs Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $83,150 median a year · 6,780 jobs Nurse Practitioners $156,100 median a year · 6,700 jobs Dental Hygienists $131,160 median a year · 6,330 jobs Physicians, All Other $307,170 median a year · 6,300 jobs
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Questions about occupational therapist pay in Washington

How much does an occupational therapist make in Washington?

Occupational Therapists in Washington earned a median of $107,670 a year ($51.77 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $95,650 to $127,390.

Where in Washington do occupational therapists earn the most?

Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $112,100.

How does Washington rank for occupational therapist pay?

Washington ranks #4 of 50 states for occupational therapists pay. California pays the most, at $124,510 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.

How many occupational therapists work in Washington?

About 3,340 people worked as occupational therapists in Washington in May 2025, or 0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the state.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.