Salary Guide
Occupational Therapist Salary in United States
Based on 1,222,186 job listings - 2026
+1.5% vs 2025Average salary
$73,000 - $83,000
Median salary
$73,000 - $83,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$19K
25th percentile$24K
Median$73K
75th percentile$83K
90th percentile$95K
50% of professionals earn between $24,312 - $83,000 USD
The median salary is $73,000
Top cities
Tucson10,367 job openings
Dallas8,252 job openings
Portland7,407 job openings
New York6,194 job openings
Peachtree Corners5,726 job openings
Houston5,641 job openings
Los Angeles5,591 job openings
San Jose4,742 job openings
San Antonio4,727 job openings
San Diego4,529 job openings
Springfield4,220 job openings
Seattle4,131 job openings
Brooklyn3,953 job openings
San Angelo3,681 job openings
Albuquerque3,435 job openings
Oklahoma City3,273 job openings
Phoenix3,065 job openings
Columbus2,997 job openings
Tacoma2,898 job openings
Denver2,895 job openings
Anchorage2,827 job openings
Baltimore2,772 job openings
Salinas2,648 job openings
Wichita2,571 job openings
Chicago2,549 job openings
Aurora2,526 job openings
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 1,222,186 active job listings.
The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in United States are Tucson, Dallas, Portland, New York, Peachtree Corners. Tucson leads with 10,367 job openings.
Explore 1,222,186 Occupational Therapist job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.