How much does an occupational therapist make in Miami?
$101,500a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $48.79 an hour or $8,457 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.79
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,670Median: $101,500Highest 10%: $120,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,670 | $32.05 | |
| 25th | $80,850 | $38.87 | |
| Median | $101,500 | $48.79 | |
| 75th | $106,500 | $51.19 | |
| 90th | $120,900 | $58.13 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Naples, FL | $107,600 |
| North Port, FL | $104,000 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $103,700 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychiatrist | $403,400 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $396,900 |
| Physician | $332,600 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $239,200 |
| Physician | $233,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $227,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $48.79 ($101,500 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Miami than the national average?
Yes: $101,500 against $100,300 nationally, 1% more.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $99,360, so Miami pays 2% more.
Where does Miami rank for occupational therapist pay?
105 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,900 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.