How much does an occupational therapist make in Portland?
$112,100a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $53.89 an hour or $9,342 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.89
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,490Median: $112,100Highest 10%: $131,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,490 | $41.10 | |
| 25th | $99,800 | $47.98 | |
| Median | $112,100 | $53.89 | |
| 75th | $128,600 | $61.82 | |
| 90th | $131,700 | $63.32 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Bend, OR | $114,900 |
| Salem, OR | $109,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $108,000 |
| Medford, OR | $100,800 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $53.89 ($112,100 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $112,100 against $100,300 nationally, 12% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $112,300, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for occupational therapist pay?
26 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,700 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.