Occupational Therapists
Occupation
$98,340
National Median Salary
$47.28
Median Hourly Wage
152,280
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+24.8%
10 Year Change
$78,810
2014 Median
$98,340
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Occupational Therapists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $104,870 | 1,550 |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $104,660 | 40 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $104,560 | 1,350 |
| Educational Support Services | $104,000 | 500 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $103,390 | 3,410 |
Top Paying States for Occupational Therapists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $119,470 | 12,020 |
| Oregon | $106,840 | 1,420 |
| Nevada | $104,770 | 1,090 |
| Colorado | $103,970 | 3,740 |
| Oklahoma | $103,510 | 1,230 |
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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Educational Support Services
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Home Health Care Services
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Outpatient Care Centers
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
Hospitals