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Occupational Therapist Salary

Occupational therapists help patients develop, recover, improve, and maintain the skills needed for daily living and working after injury, illness, or disability.

Median: $93,180 Growth: 14% BLS Data

Occupational Therapist Salary Range

Entry Level

$68,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$90,000

5-10 years

Senior Level

$115,000

10+ years

Salary Percentiles

10th Percentile $63,730

25th Percentile $77,150

Median (50th) $93,180

75th Percentile $107,540

90th Percentile $123,830

Top Paying States for Occupational Therapists

1 Nevada

$112,000

2 California

$108,000

3 New Jersey

$105,000

4 Texas

$100,000

5 Arizona

$98,000

Job Outlook & Education

Growth Rate

+14%

Much Faster Than Average

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

How Much Do Occupational Therapists Make?

The median annual salary for a occupational therapist in the United States is $93,180 as of 2026. This means half of occupational therapists earn more than this amount, and half earn less.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years): $68,000
Mid Career (5-10 years): $90,000
Senior Level (10+ years): $115,000

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Hourly Equivalent

Based on 2,080 work hours/year

$44/hr

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What Can a Occupational Therapist Afford?

Based on median salary of $93,180

Max Rent $2,299/mo

Max Car Payment $919/mo

Monthly Savings $1,138/mo

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