How much does an occupational therapist make in Atlanta?
$106,200a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $51.04 an hour or $8,847 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.04
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 2,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,600Median: $106,200Highest 10%: $131,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,600 | $36.83 | |
| 25th | $86,860 | $41.76 | |
| Median | $106,200 | $51.04 | |
| 75th | $123,000 | $59.12 | |
| 90th | $131,000 | $62.99 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Athens, GA | $101,100 |
| Macon, GA | $100,700 |
| Augusta, GA | $99,880 |
| Rome, GA | $99,490 |
| Gainesville, GA | $98,490 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $95,960 |
| Savannah, GA | $95,830 |
| Columbus, GA | $94,580 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $51.04 ($106,200 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $106,200 against $100,300 nationally, 6% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $104,000, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for occupational therapist pay?
51 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,000 or more.
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.