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Occupational Therapist Salary (2025)

Occupational therapists help patients develop or recover daily skills.

$93,180
Median Annual
$45/hr
Hourly Rate
$65,000
Entry Level
$120,000
Senior Level

Salary Range

$65,000
$120,000

Median: $93,180 — positioned between entry and senior

Top Paying States for Occupational Therapists

StateEst. Annual Salaryvs. National
Hawaii$132,000+42%
California$129,000+38%
New York$119,000+28%
Alaska$116,000+24%
Massachusetts$116,000+24%
New Jersey$112,000+20%
Connecticut$110,000+18%
Washington$107,000+15%

Estimates based on cost-of-living index adjustments. Actual salaries vary by employer and experience.

How to Become a Occupational Therapist

Most Occupational Therapist positions require: Master's Degree. Salaries typically increase significantly with experience and specialization.

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