How much does an occupational therapist make in Phoenix?
$105,100a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $50.51 an hour or $8,755 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.51
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 2,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,160Median: $105,100Highest 10%: $133,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,160 | $37.58 | |
| 25th | $85,970 | $41.33 | |
| Median | $105,100 | $50.51 | |
| 75th | $123,600 | $59.44 | |
| 90th | $133,700 | $64.27 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $104,400 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $103,100 |
| Tucson, AZ | $100,900 |
| Yuma, AZ | $99,010 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $50.51 ($105,100 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $105,100 against $100,300 nationally, 5% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $103,700, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for occupational therapist pay?
61 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,700 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.