How much does an occupational therapist make in Baltimore?
$105,500a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $50.72 an hour or $8,791 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.72
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,050Median: $105,500Highest 10%: $129,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,050 | $35.60 | |
| 25th | $85,460 | $41.09 | |
| Median | $105,500 | $50.72 | |
| 75th | $119,700 | $57.55 | |
| 90th | $129,000 | $62.00 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Lexington Park, MD | $106,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,100 |
| Washington, DC | $103,000 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $102,800 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $50.72 ($105,500 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $105,500 against $100,300 nationally, 5% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $107,000, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for occupational therapist pay?
58 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,000 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.