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How much does an occupational therapist make in Olympia?

$105,500a year

Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $50.70 an hour or $8,788 a month.

Hourly
$50.70
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
59 of 365
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,450Median: $105,500Highest 10%: $127,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$83,450$40.12
25th$95,100$45.72
Median$105,500$50.70
75th$125,100$60.13
90th$127,000$61.05

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.

Portland, OR$112,100
Seattle, WA$109,900
Bremerton, WA$106,500
Bellingham, WA$105,000
Mount Vernon, WA$102,700
Kennewick, WA$102,500
Wenatchee, WA$101,400
Spokane, WA$99,280
Occupational Therapist salary in Washington Occupational Therapist salary in all states

Related jobs in Olympia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Physician$315,200
Veterinarian$158,900
Pharmacist$154,900
Physician Assistant$153,900
Nurse Practitioner$146,000
Registered Nurse$125,000
Dentist$123,500
Dental Hygienist$123,000
Paramedic$120,300
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$111,300
Salaries for every job in Olympia, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Olympia?

The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $50.70 ($105,500 a year).

Do occupational therapists make more in Olympia than the national average?

Yes: $105,500 against $100,300 nationally, 5% more.

How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $107,700, so Olympia pays 2% less.

Where does Olympia rank for occupational therapist pay?

59 of 365 metro areas with data.

How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Olympia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $83,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,000 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.