Occupational Therapists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for occupational therapists is $48.24 an hour ($100,330 a year). About 162,450 people work in this job there.
Pay range for occupational therapists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.47 | $71,690 |
| 25% of workers | $39.67 | $82,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.24 | $100,330 |
| 75% of workers | $56.09 | $116,670 |
| 90% of workers | $63.44 | $131,950 |
Best-paying states for occupational therapists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $124,510 | 13,810 |
| Oregon | $112,310 | 1,170 |
| Nevada | $110,520 | 1,080 |
| District of Columbia | $109,170 | 540 |
| Washington | $107,670 | 3,340 |
| Maryland | $106,980 | 2,390 |
| Colorado | $106,720 | 3,390 |
| Arkansas | $106,360 | 2,160 |
| Texas | $106,140 | 13,400 |
| Oklahoma | $104,300 | 1,180 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $94,050
- Arizona · $103,660
- Arkansas · $106,360
- California · $124,510
- Colorado · $106,720
- Connecticut · $102,440
- District of Columbia · $109,170
- Florida · $99,360
- Georgia · $104,010
- Idaho · $97,760
- Illinois · $99,700
- Indiana · $97,020
- Iowa · $89,910
- Kansas · $99,170
- Kentucky · $97,650
- Louisiana · $98,490
- Maine · $84,310
- Maryland · $106,980
- Massachusetts · $100,930
- Michigan · $89,910
- Minnesota · $93,050
- Mississippi · $94,930
- Missouri · $97,290
- Nebraska · $93,740
- Nevada · $110,520
- New Hampshire · $83,900
- New Jersey · $103,410
- New Mexico · $99,170
- New York · $96,390
- North Carolina · $92,940
- North Dakota · $83,200
- Ohio · $99,390
- Oklahoma · $104,300
- Oregon · $112,310
- Pennsylvania · $98,440
- Rhode Island · $100,040
- South Carolina · $101,130
- Tennessee · $97,700
- Texas · $106,140
- Utah · $97,150
- Virginia · $100,710
- Washington · $107,670
- West Virginia · $96,190
- Wisconsin · $92,390
Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +14.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 |
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,760 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $45,130 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $68,380 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,850 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $72,300 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,240 |
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