How much does an occupational therapist make in Denver?
$107,500a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $51.68 an hour or $8,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.68
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,170Median: $107,500Highest 10%: $157,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,170 | $38.06 | |
| 25th | $94,210 | $45.29 | |
| Median | $107,500 | $51.68 | |
| 75th | $127,300 | $61.22 | |
| 90th | $157,800 | $75.88 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Boulder, CO | $123,500 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $107,400 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $105,800 |
| Greeley, CO | $104,000 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $102,600 |
| Pueblo, CO | $100,300 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $51.68 ($107,500 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $107,500 against $100,300 nationally, 7% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $106,700, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for occupational therapist pay?
45 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $157,800 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.