Occupational Therapists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for occupational therapists is $48.42 an hour ($100,710 a year). About 4,150 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($100,330). Virginia ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.75 | $70,200 |
| 25% of workers | $40.26 | $83,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.42 | $100,710 |
| 75% of workers | $57.09 | $118,740 |
| 90% of workers | $64.70 | $134,570 |
Occupational Therapists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $106,540 | 140 |
| Richmond | $105,550 | 740 |
| Lynchburg | $103,060 | 130 |
| Charlottesville | $100,930 | 140 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $99,400 | 830 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $98,800 | 50 |
| Harrisonburg | $98,780 | 50 |
| Roanoke | $98,010 | 180 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $86,490 | 80 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,600 |
| Physicians, All Other | $278,530 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,450 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $48,320 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $73,760 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $47,530 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $33,390 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $74,960 |
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