How much does an occupational therapist make in Syracuse?
$86,110a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $41.40 an hour or $7,176 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.40
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 311 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,830Median: $86,110Highest 10%: $120,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,830 | $31.17 | |
| 25th | $73,990 | $35.57 | |
| Median | $86,110 | $41.40 | |
| 75th | $106,400 | $51.17 | |
| 90th | $120,000 | $57.68 |
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 |
| Albany, NY | $85,990 |
| Utica, NY | $85,920 |
| Rochester, NY | $81,750 |
| Buffalo, NY | $81,560 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,400 |
| Physician | $286,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Dentist | $191,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $191,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
| Pediatrician | $170,800 |
| Optometrist | $153,800 |
| Pharmacist | $149,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $41.40 ($86,110 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $86,110 against $100,300 nationally, 14% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $96,390, so Syracuse pays 11% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for occupational therapist pay?
311 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,000 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.