SOC 29-1122 · May 2025 · United States
Occupational Therapists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Occupational Therapists across the United States is $100,330 per year, measured over 162,450 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $124,510.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Occupational Therapists
Pay for this occupation varies by 49.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $124,510 and North Dakota pays $83,200.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $124,510 | 13,810 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $112,310 | 1,170 | |
| 3 | Nevada | $110,520 | 1,080 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $109,170 | 540 | |
| 5 | Washington | $107,670 | 3,340 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $106,980 | 2,390 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $106,720 | 3,390 | |
| 8 | Arkansas | $106,360 | 2,160 | |
| 9 | Texas | $106,140 | 13,400 | |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $104,300 | 1,180 |
States with the most Occupational Therapists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 13,810 | $124,510 | |
| 2 | Texas | 13,400 | $106,140 | |
| 3 | New York | 11,690 | $96,390 | |
| 4 | Florida | 10,650 | $99,360 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 7,710 | $99,700 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 6,760 | $99,390 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 6,560 | $98,440 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,510 | $100,930 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 6,290 | $103,410 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 5,120 | $89,910 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $136,870 | 840 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $136,770 | 1,560 |
| 3 | Vallejo | $135,000 | 100 |
| 4 | Santa Cruz | $130,420 | 100 |
| 5 | Chico | $129,260 | 70 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $128,010 | 130 |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $125,890 | 170 |
| 8 | Napa | $124,490 | 40 |
| 9 | Boulder | $123,490 | 260 |
| 10 | Bakersfield | $123,200 | 170 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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