How much does an occupational therapist make in Fresno?
$116,700a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $56.10 an hour or $9,724 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.10
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,720Median: $116,700Highest 10%: $150,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,720 | $45.06 | |
| 25th | $102,900 | $49.45 | |
| Median | $116,700 | $56.10 | |
| 75th | $133,400 | $64.14 | |
| 90th | $150,800 | $72.48 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Redding, CA | $110,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $110,200 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychiatrist | $315,500 |
| Physician | $315,400 |
| Pediatrician | $289,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $287,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $277,700 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner | $209,100 |
| Dentist | $188,500 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,600 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $163,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $56.10 ($116,700 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $116,700 against $100,300 nationally, 16% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $124,500, so Fresno pays 6% less.
Where does Fresno rank for occupational therapist pay?
22 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $93,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $150,800 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.