How much does an occupational therapist make in Sacramento?
$122,800a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $59.03 an hour or $10,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.03
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $94,910Median: $122,800Highest 10%: $154,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,910 | $45.63 | |
| 25th | $107,200 | $51.52 | |
| Median | $122,800 | $59.03 | |
| 75th | $136,300 | $65.51 | |
| 90th | $154,900 | $74.49 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| San Jose, CA | $136,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $136,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $135,000 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $130,400 |
| Chico, CA | $129,300 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $128,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $125,900 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $123,200 |
| Salinas, CA | $123,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $123,000 |
| Visalia, CA | $122,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $122,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $121,700 |
| Modesto, CA | $121,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $120,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $119,500 |
| Fresno, CA | $116,700 |
| Redding, CA | $110,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $110,200 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $59.03 ($122,800 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $122,800 against $100,300 nationally, 22% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $124,500, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for occupational therapist pay?
13 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $94,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $154,900 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.