How much does an occupational therapist make in Florida?
$99,360a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in Florida. That is $47.77 an hour or $8,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.77
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,230Median: $99,360Highest 10%: $118,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,230 | $31.84 | |
| 25th | $81,360 | $39.12 | |
| Median | $99,360 | $47.77 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.40 | |
| 90th | $118,000 | $56.71 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $107,600 |
| North Port, FL | $104,000 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $103,700 |
| Miami, FL | $101,500 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $100,900 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $100,400 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $99,940 |
| Orlando, FL | $99,520 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $99,340 |
| Sebastian, FL | $99,230 |
| Crestview, FL | $98,500 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $98,090 |
| Deltona, FL | $98,010 |
| Tampa, FL | $97,720 |
| Pensacola, FL | $97,370 |
| Panama City, FL | $97,290 |
| Gainesville, FL | $97,130 |
| Wildwood, FL | $96,310 |
| Sebring, FL | $95,960 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $95,550 |
| Lakeland, FL | $95,070 |
| Ocala, FL | $94,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 21. Rhode Island | $100,000 |
| 22. Illinois | $99,700 |
| 23. Ohio | $99,390 |
| 24. Florida | $99,360 |
| 25. Kansas | $99,170 |
| 26. New Mexico | $99,170 |
| 27. Louisiana | $98,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $47.77 ($99,360 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $99,360 against $100,300 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Florida rank for occupational therapist pay?
Florida ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays occupational therapists the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $107,600 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.