How much does an occupational therapist make in New York?
$101,500a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $48.78 an hour or $8,455 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.78
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 106 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 11,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,380Median: $101,500Highest 10%: $144,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,380 | $34.80 | |
| 25th | $84,130 | $40.45 | |
| Median | $101,500 | $48.78 | |
| 75th | $127,000 | $61.07 | |
| 90th | $144,100 | $69.27 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Ithaca, NY | $102,900 |
| 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 |
| Rochester, NY | $81,750 |
| Buffalo, NY | $81,560 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $48.78 ($101,500 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $101,500 against $100,300 nationally, 1% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $96,390, so New York pays 5% more.
Where does New York rank for occupational therapist pay?
106 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,100 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.