Salary Guide
Occupational Therapist Salary in United States
Based on 1,313,672 job listings - 2026
-9.2% vs 2025Average salary
$72,000 - $82,860
Median salary
$72,000 - $82,860
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$13K
25th percentile$16K
Median$72K
75th percentile$83K
90th percentile$95K
50% of professionals earn between $16,467 - $82,860 USD
The median salary is $72,000
Top cities
Tucson10,195 job openings
Peachtree Corners7,391 job openings
New York6,304 job openings
Houston5,934 job openings
Dallas5,925 job openings
Los Angeles5,461 job openings
Portland5,375 job openings
San Antonio5,037 job openings
Springfield4,812 job openings
San Jose4,645 job openings
Seattle4,447 job openings
San Diego4,434 job openings
Brooklyn4,100 job openings
Oklahoma City3,731 job openings
Albuquerque3,670 job openings
San Angelo3,561 job openings
Phoenix3,365 job openings
Denver3,266 job openings
Columbus3,223 job openings
Salinas3,122 job openings
Baltimore3,063 job openings
Tacoma3,060 job openings
Anchorage3,004 job openings
Kansas City2,712 job openings
Wichita2,679 job openings
Aurora2,621 job openings
Rockford2,609 job openings
St Louis2,593 job openings
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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in United States is USD 72,000 - USD 82,860 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 77,430 per year, based on 1,313,672 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 10,195 job openings.
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