How much does an occupational therapist make in Los Angeles?
$122,000a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $58.67 an hour or $10,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.67
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 4,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,840Median: $122,000Highest 10%: $154,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,840 | $39.83 | |
| 25th | $99,700 | $47.93 | |
| Median | $122,000 | $58.67 | |
| 75th | $131,800 | $63.35 | |
| 90th | $154,700 | $74.39 |
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 |
| San Diego, CA | $121,700 |
| Modesto, CA | $121,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $120,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $119,500 |
| Fresno, CA | $116,700 |
| Redding, CA | $110,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $110,200 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $58.67 ($122,000 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $122,000 against $100,300 nationally, 22% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $124,500, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for occupational therapist pay?
16 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $154,700 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.