Occupational Therapist salary in West Virginia
What occupational therapists earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$96,190$46.25 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$74,890 – $107,650Top 10%: $129,460+
Jobs7000.96× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in West 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 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $98,560 | $47.39 | 150 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $98,930 | $47.56 | 140 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $106,540 | $51.22 | 140 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $102,840 | $49.44 | 130 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $94,370 | $45.37 | 90 |
| Charleston, WV | $91,520 | $44.00 | 80 |
| Morgantown, WV | $94,330 | $45.35 | 80 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $100,680 | $48.40 | 70 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $92,580 | $44.51 | 60 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $96,040 | $46.18 | 40 |
| Beckley, WV | $93,820 | $45.10 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Kentucky · $97,650 Missouri · $97,290 Utah · $97,150 Indiana · $97,020 New York · $96,390 Mississippi · $94,930
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in West Virginia?
Occupational Therapists in West Virginia earned a median of $96,190 a year ($46.25 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $74,890 to $107,650.
Where in West Virginia do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in West 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.