How much does an occupational therapist make in New Jersey?
$103,400a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in New Jersey. That is $49.72 an hour or $8,618 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.72
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,690Median: $103,400Highest 10%: $159,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,690 | $37.83 | |
| 25th | $91,770 | $44.12 | |
| Median | $103,400 | $49.72 | |
| 75th | $128,400 | $61.73 | |
| 90th | $159,200 | $76.55 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,100 |
| New York, NY | $101,500 |
| Trenton, NJ | $101,400 |
| Allentown, PA | $98,440 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $97,130 |
| Vineland, NJ | $95,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 11. Georgia | $104,000 |
| 12. Alaska | $103,700 |
| 13. Arizona | $103,700 |
| 14. New Jersey | $103,400 |
| 15. Hawaii | $102,900 |
| 16. Connecticut | $102,400 |
| 17. Delaware | $102,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $49.72 ($103,400 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $103,400 against $100,300 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for occupational therapist pay?
New Jersey ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays occupational therapists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $103,100 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.