Occupational Therapists pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for occupational therapists is $46.34 an hour ($96,390 a year). About 11,690 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($100,330). New York ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapists in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.14 | $64,770 |
| 25% of workers | $37.01 | $76,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.34 | $96,390 |
| 75% of workers | $55.00 | $114,400 |
| 90% of workers | $64.28 | $133,700 |
Occupational Therapists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | $102,910 | 60 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $101,460 | 11,640 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $97,720 | 410 |
| Kingston | $95,200 | 70 |
| Glens Falls | $95,110 | 60 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $89,720 | 80 |
| Binghamton | $86,390 | 180 |
| Syracuse | $86,110 | 470 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $85,990 | 550 |
| Utica-Rome | $85,920 | 240 |
| Elmira | $83,190 | 40 |
| Rochester | $81,750 | 740 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $81,560 | 970 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $109,440 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,660 |
| Physicians, All Other | $242,500 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,380 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $47,960 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $64,100 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $68,530 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $58,080 |
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