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How much does an occupational therapist make in Pensacola?

$97,370a year

Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro area. That is $46.81 an hour or $8,114 a month.

Hourly
$46.81
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
197 of 365
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,450Median: $97,370Highest 10%: $111,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$62,450$30.02
25th$76,860$36.95
Median$97,370$46.81
75th$102,900$49.48
90th$111,100$53.43

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.

Naples, FL$107,600
North Port, FL$104,000
Homosassa Springs, FL$103,700
Miami, FL$101,500
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
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
Occupational Therapist salary in Florida Occupational Therapist salary in all states

Related jobs in Pensacola

Same field, median yearly pay.

Physician$294,500
Family Medicine Physician$258,600
Dentist$165,000
Optometrist$154,100
Veterinarian$147,000
Pharmacist$132,600
Nurse Practitioner$120,900
Physician Assistant$119,600
Nurse Anesthetist$99,990
Speech-Language Pathologist$98,810
Salaries for every job in Pensacola, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro area is $46.81 ($97,370 a year).

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

No: $97,370 against $100,300 nationally, 3% less.

How does Pensacola compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $99,360, so Pensacola pays 2% less.

Where does Pensacola rank for occupational therapist pay?

197 of 365 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $62,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,100 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.