How much does an occupational therapist make in Buffalo?
$81,560a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $39.21 an hour or $6,797 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.21
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 346 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,560Median: $81,560Highest 10%: $106,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,560 | $29.12 | |
| 25th | $65,890 | $31.68 | |
| Median | $81,560 | $39.21 | |
| 75th | $101,100 | $48.58 | |
| 90th | $106,600 | $51.26 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Ithaca, NY | $102,900 |
| New York, NY | $101,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $97,720 |
| Kingston, NY | $95,200 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $95,110 |
| Watertown, NY | $89,720 |
| Binghamton, NY | $86,390 |
| Syracuse, NY | $86,110 |
| Albany, NY | $85,990 |
| Utica, NY | $85,920 |
| Rochester, NY | $81,750 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $512,600 |
| Cardiologist | $451,800 |
| Neurologist | $451,500 |
| Surgeon | $411,400 |
| Radiologist | $318,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $303,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $269,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $258,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $248,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $245,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $39.21 ($81,560 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $81,560 against $100,300 nationally, 19% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $96,390, so Buffalo pays 15% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for occupational therapist pay?
346 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,600 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.