How much does an occupational therapist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $48.24 an hour or $8,361 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.24
- Average (mean)
- $101,300
- Jobs
- 162,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,690 | $34.47 | |
| 25th | $82,510 | $39.67 | |
| Median | $100,300 | $48.24 | |
| 75th | $116,700 | $56.09 | |
| 90th | $132,000 | $63.44 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $124,500 |
| Oregon | $112,300 |
| Nevada | $110,500 |
| District of Columbia | $109,200 |
| Washington | $107,700 |
| Maryland | $107,000 |
| Colorado | $106,700 |
| Arkansas | $106,400 |
| Texas | $106,100 |
| Oklahoma | $104,300 |
| Georgia | $104,000 |
| Alaska | $103,700 |
| Arizona | $103,700 |
| New Jersey | $103,400 |
| Hawaii | $102,900 |
| Connecticut | $102,400 |
| Delaware | $102,100 |
| South Carolina | $101,100 |
| Massachusetts | $100,900 |
| Virginia | $100,700 |
| Rhode Island | $100,000 |
| Illinois | $99,700 |
| Ohio | $99,390 |
| Florida | $99,360 |
| Kansas | $99,170 |
| New Mexico | $99,170 |
| Louisiana | $98,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,440 |
| Idaho | $97,760 |
| Tennessee | $97,700 |
| Kentucky | $97,650 |
| Missouri | $97,290 |
| Utah | $97,150 |
| Indiana | $97,020 |
| New York | $96,390 |
| West Virginia | $96,190 |
| Mississippi | $94,930 |
| Alabama | $94,050 |
| Nebraska | $93,740 |
| Vermont | $93,340 |
| Minnesota | $93,050 |
| North Carolina | $92,940 |
| Wisconsin | $92,390 |
| Iowa | $89,910 |
| Michigan | $89,910 |
| Montana | $88,990 |
| Wyoming | $86,170 |
| South Dakota | $85,050 |
| Maine | $84,310 |
| New Hampshire | $83,900 |
| North Dakota | $83,200 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $136,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $136,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $135,000 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $130,400 |
| Chico, CA | $129,300 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $128,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $125,900 |
| Napa, CA | $124,500 |
| Boulder, CO | $123,500 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $123,200 |
| Salinas, CA | $123,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $123,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $122,800 |
| Visalia, CA | $122,700 |
| Austin, TX | $122,100 |
In other countries
Occupational Therapist belongs to the international group "Health professionals not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Physical Therapist$102,800
- Radiation Therapist$105,300
- Recreational Therapist$61,960
- Respiratory Therapist$82,280
- Speech-Language Pathologist$97,870
- Exercise Physiologist$59,460
- Therapist$77,930
- Veterinarian$130,100
- Registered Nurse$97,550
- Nurse Anesthetist$236,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $48.24 ($100,300 a year).
How much does an occupational therapist make a month?
About $8,361 a month before tax, based on a median of $100,300 a year.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,690 or less a year ($34.47 an hour); the top 10% make $132,000 or more.
Which state pays occupational therapists the most?
California, with a median of $124,500 a year, followed by Oregon ($112,300) and Nevada ($110,500).
Which city pays occupational therapists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $136,900 a year.
How many occupational therapists are there in the United States?
About 162,450 people work as occupational therapists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.