How much does an occupational therapist make in California?
$124,500a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in California. That is $59.86 an hour or $10,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.86
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,550Median: $124,500Highest 10%: $158,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,550 | $41.13 | |
| 25th | $104,000 | $49.98 | |
| Median | $124,500 | $59.86 | |
| 75th | $136,400 | $65.57 | |
| 90th | $158,600 | $76.23 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $136,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $136,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $135,000 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $130,400 |
| Chico, CA | $129,300 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $128,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $125,900 |
| Napa, CA | $124,500 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $123,200 |
| Salinas, CA | $123,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $123,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $122,800 |
| Visalia, CA | $122,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $122,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $121,700 |
| Modesto, CA | $121,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $120,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $119,500 |
| Merced, CA | $118,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $116,700 |
| Redding, CA | $110,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $110,200 |
| Yuba City, CA | $107,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 1. California | $124,500 |
| 2. Oregon | $112,300 |
| 3. Nevada | $110,500 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $109,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $59.86 ($124,500 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $124,500 against $100,300 nationally, 24% more.
Where does California rank for occupational therapist pay?
California ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays occupational therapists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $136,900 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.