How much does an occupational therapist make in Tucson?
$100,900a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $48.52 an hour or $8,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.52
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,550Median: $100,900Highest 10%: $125,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,550 | $38.73 | |
| 25th | $87,010 | $41.83 | |
| Median | $100,900 | $48.52 | |
| 75th | $118,000 | $56.75 | |
| 90th | $125,100 | $60.13 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Phoenix, AZ | $105,100 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $104,400 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $103,100 |
| Yuma, AZ | $99,010 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $357,100 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $300,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $264,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $257,700 |
| Dermatologist | $231,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $227,900 |
| Pediatrician | $183,400 |
| Dentist | $182,200 |
| Optometrist | $157,700 |
| Pharmacist | $147,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $48.52 ($100,900 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $100,900 against $100,300 nationally, 1% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $103,700, so Tucson pays 3% less.
Where does Tucson rank for occupational therapist pay?
116 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,100 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.