How much does an occupational therapist make in Seattle?
$109,900a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $52.82 an hour or $9,155 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.82
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 2,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,650Median: $109,900Highest 10%: $138,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,650 | $40.22 | |
| 25th | $97,140 | $46.70 | |
| Median | $109,900 | $52.82 | |
| 75th | $129,900 | $62.47 | |
| 90th | $138,100 | $66.37 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Portland, OR | $112,100 |
| Bremerton, WA | $106,500 |
| Olympia, WA | $105,500 |
| Bellingham, WA | $105,000 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $102,700 |
| Kennewick, WA | $102,500 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $101,400 |
| Spokane, WA | $99,280 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $52.82 ($109,900 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $109,900 against $100,300 nationally, 9% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $107,700, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for occupational therapist pay?
33 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,100 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.