How much does an occupational therapist make in Salem?
$109,700a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $52.74 an hour or $9,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.74
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,540Median: $109,700Highest 10%: $130,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,540 | $42.09 | |
| 25th | $98,360 | $47.29 | |
| Median | $109,700 | $52.74 | |
| 75th | $126,200 | $60.65 | |
| 90th | $130,400 | $62.67 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Bend, OR | $114,900 |
| Portland, OR | $112,100 |
| Eugene, OR | $108,000 |
| Medford, OR | $100,800 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,200 |
| Optometrist | $134,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $52.74 ($109,700 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $109,700 against $100,300 nationally, 9% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $112,300, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for occupational therapist pay?
34 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $87,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,400 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.