How much does an occupational therapist make in Alabama?
$94,050a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in Alabama. That is $45.22 an hour or $7,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.22
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,670Median: $94,050Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,670 | $36.86 | |
| 25th | $82,500 | $39.66 | |
| Median | $94,050 | $45.22 | |
| 75th | $107,700 | $51.75 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.55 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $100,800 |
| Auburn, AL | $97,600 |
| Decatur, AL | $97,460 |
| Birmingham, AL | $95,250 |
| Columbus, GA | $94,580 |
| Montgomery, AL | $93,910 |
| Huntsville, AL | $93,620 |
| Mobile, AL | $90,630 |
| Dothan, AL | $89,380 |
| Gadsden, AL | $87,620 |
| Florence, AL | $84,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 35. New York | $96,390 |
| 36. West Virginia | $96,190 |
| 37. Mississippi | $94,930 |
| 38. Alabama | $94,050 |
| 39. Nebraska | $93,740 |
| 40. Vermont | $93,340 |
| 41. Minnesota | $93,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $45.22 ($94,050 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $94,050 against $100,300 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Alabama rank for occupational therapist pay?
Alabama ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays occupational therapists the most?
Tuscaloosa, AL, with a median of $100,800 a year.
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.