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How much does an occupational therapist make in Virginia?

$100,700a year

Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in Virginia. That is $48.42 an hour or $8,393 a month.

Hourly
$48.42
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among states
20 of 51
Jobs in the state
4,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,200Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $134,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$70,200$33.75
25th$83,740$40.26
Median$100,700$48.42
75th$118,700$57.09
90th$134,600$64.70

Cities in Virginia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Winchester, VA$106,500
Richmond, VA$105,600
Lynchburg, VA$103,100
Washington, DC$103,000
Charlottesville, VA$100,900
Virginia Beach, VA$99,400
Blacksburg, VA$98,800
Harrisonburg, VA$98,780
Roanoke, VA$98,010
Kingsport, TN$96,790
Staunton, VA$86,490
Salaries for every job in Virginia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for occupational therapists.

17. Delaware$102,100
18. South Carolina$101,100
19. Massachusetts$100,900
20. Virginia$100,700
21. Rhode Island$100,000
22. Illinois$99,700
23. Ohio$99,390
Occupational Therapist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Virginia?

The median hourly pay in Virginia is $48.42 ($100,700 a year).

Do occupational therapists make more in Virginia than the national average?

Yes: $100,700 against $100,300 nationally, 0% more.

Where does Virginia rank for occupational therapist pay?

Virginia ranks 20 of 51 states.

Which city in Virginia pays occupational therapists the most?

Winchester, VA-WV, with a median of $106,500 a year.

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.