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Occupational Therapists salary in United States

The median occupational therapists salary is $100,330 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$71,690
Median (p50)
$100,330
Top (p90)
$131,950
Sample size
162,450

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$71,690
p25$82,510
Median$100,330
p75$116,670
Top (p90)$131,950
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Occupational Therapists salary by region

California$124,510
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$122,040
Washington$107,670
Colorado$106,720
Texas$106,140
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$106,110
Georgia$104,010
New Jersey$103,410
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$103,140
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$101,940

Pay trend

Up 4.6% from 2023 to 2025.

$96,7902023
$98,2402024
$101,2802025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Occupational Therapists salary FAQs

What is the average Occupational Therapists salary in United States?

The median Occupational Therapists salary in United States is $100,330 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of occupational therapistss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Occupational Therapists earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $71,690 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $131,950 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $100,330.

Do Occupational Therapists salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - California is among the highest at $124,510, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Occupational Therapists salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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