Salary Guide
Occupational Therapist Salary in United States
Based on 1,279,139 job listings - 2026
+3% vs 2025Average salary
$73,000 - $83,000
Median salary
$73,000 - $83,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$14K
25th percentile$17K
Median$73K
75th percentile$83K
90th percentile$95K
50% of professionals earn between $17,480 - $83,000 USD
The median salary is $73,000
Top cities
Tucson10,114 job openings
Peachtree Corners7,389 job openings
New York6,200 job openings
Houston5,924 job openings
Dallas5,876 job openings
Los Angeles5,466 job openings
Portland5,322 job openings
San Antonio5,005 job openings
Springfield4,750 job openings
San Jose4,673 job openings
San Diego4,467 job openings
Seattle4,447 job openings
Brooklyn4,052 job openings
Albuquerque3,702 job openings
Oklahoma City3,685 job openings
San Angelo3,559 job openings
Phoenix3,318 job openings
Denver3,159 job openings
Columbus3,114 job openings
Salinas3,090 job openings
Tacoma3,056 job openings
Anchorage3,000 job openings
Baltimore2,863 job openings
Kansas City2,679 job openings
Wichita2,668 job openings
Rockford2,603 job openings
Colorado Springs2,601 job openings
Aurora2,582 job openings
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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in United States is USD 73,000 - USD 83,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 78,000 per year, based on 1,279,139 active job listings.
The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in United States are Tucson, Peachtree Corners, New York, Houston, Dallas. Tucson leads with 10,114 job openings.
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