Occupational Therapist Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Occupational Therapists in the United States.
Median Salary
$98,340
Mean Salary
$98,430
Employment
139,900
Category
Healthcare Practitioners
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $67,090 | $5,591 | $32 |
| 25th | $81,000 | $6,750 | $39 |
| 50th (Median) | $98,340 | $8,195 | $47 |
| 75th | $114,600 | $9,550 | $55 |
| 90th (Senior) | $129,830 | $10,819 | $62 |
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $113,091 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $119,975 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $110,141 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $102,274 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $96,373 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $103,257 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $116,041 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $112,108 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $104,240 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $114,074 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $100,307 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $101,290 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $99,323 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,257 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $97,357 | -1% |
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About Occupational Therapist Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Occupational Therapists in the United States is $98,340, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Occupational Therapists earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Occupational Therapists earn around $67,090, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $129,830 or more. There are approximately 139,900 Occupational Therapists employed across the country in the Healthcare Practitioners sector.