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How much does an occupational therapist make in Augusta?

$99,880a year

Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $48.02 an hour or $8,323 a month.

Hourly
$48.02
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
139 of 365
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,990Median: $99,880Highest 10%: $118,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$75,990$36.53
25th$82,170$39.50
Median$99,880$48.02
75th$107,200$51.53
90th$118,100$56.77

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.

Atlanta, GA$106,200
Athens, GA$101,100
Macon, GA$100,700
Rome, GA$99,490
Gainesville, GA$98,490
Chattanooga, TN$95,960
Savannah, GA$95,830
Columbus, GA$94,580
Occupational Therapist salary in Georgia Occupational Therapist salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Anesthesiologist$417,100
General Internal Medicine Physician$281,100
Family Medicine Physician$265,300
Physician$258,700
Nurse Anesthetist$211,300
Dentist$153,500
Pediatrician$143,000
Pharmacist$131,600
Optometrist$130,400
Nurse Practitioner$120,300
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $48.02 ($99,880 a year).

Do occupational therapists make more in Augusta than the national average?

Yes: $99,880 against $100,300 nationally, 0% more.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $104,000, so Augusta pays 4% less.

Where does Augusta rank for occupational therapist pay?

139 of 365 metro areas with data.

How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $75,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,100 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.