How much does an occupational therapist make in New York?
$96,390a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in New York. That is $46.34 an hour or $8,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.34
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,770Median: $96,390Highest 10%: $133,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,770 | $31.14 | |
| 25th | $76,980 | $37.01 | |
| Median | $96,390 | $46.34 | |
| 75th | $114,400 | $55.00 | |
| 90th | $133,700 | $64.28 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ithaca, NY | $102,900 |
| New York, NY | $101,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $97,720 |
| Kingston, NY | $95,200 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $95,110 |
| Watertown, NY | $89,720 |
| Binghamton, NY | $86,390 |
| Syracuse, NY | $86,110 |
| Albany, NY | $85,990 |
| Utica, NY | $85,920 |
| Elmira, NY | $83,190 |
| Rochester, NY | $81,750 |
| Buffalo, NY | $81,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 32. Missouri | $97,290 |
| 33. Utah | $97,150 |
| 34. Indiana | $97,020 |
| 35. New York | $96,390 |
| 36. West Virginia | $96,190 |
| 37. Mississippi | $94,930 |
| 38. Alabama | $94,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $46.34 ($96,390 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $96,390 against $100,300 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New York rank for occupational therapist pay?
New York ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays occupational therapists the most?
Ithaca, NY, with a median of $102,900 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.