How much does an occupational therapist make in Rochester?
$81,750a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $39.30 an hour or $6,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.30
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 345 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,940Median: $81,750Highest 10%: $109,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,940 | $27.86 | |
| 25th | $65,940 | $31.70 | |
| Median | $81,750 | $39.30 | |
| 75th | $99,140 | $47.66 | |
| 90th | $109,800 | $52.79 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Ithaca, NY | $102,900 |
| New York, NY | $101,500 |
| 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 |
| Buffalo, NY | $81,560 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $440,300 |
| Cardiologist | $415,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $366,000 |
| Surgeon | $321,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $286,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $233,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $215,300 |
| Physician | $214,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $210,300 |
| Dentist | $167,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $39.30 ($81,750 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $81,750 against $100,300 nationally, 19% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $96,390, so Rochester pays 15% less.
Where does Rochester rank for occupational therapist pay?
345 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,800 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.