Salary Guide
Occupational Therapist Salary in United States
Based on 1,306,957 job listings - 2026
-9.3% vs 2025Average salary
$72,000 - $83,000
Median salary
$72,000 - $83,000
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 - $83,000 USD
The median salary is $72,000
Top cities
Tucson10,191 job openings
Peachtree Corners7,391 job openings
New York6,297 job openings
Houston5,925 job openings
Dallas5,915 job openings
Los Angeles5,460 job openings
Portland5,366 job openings
San Antonio5,028 job openings
Springfield4,799 job openings
San Jose4,642 job openings
Seattle4,445 job openings
San Diego4,430 job openings
Brooklyn4,099 job openings
Oklahoma City3,731 job openings
Albuquerque3,669 job openings
San Angelo3,561 job openings
Phoenix3,361 job openings
Denver3,259 job openings
Columbus3,221 job openings
Salinas3,116 job openings
Tacoma3,057 job openings
Baltimore3,053 job openings
Anchorage3,003 job openings
Kansas City2,705 job openings
Wichita2,672 job openings
Aurora2,620 job openings
Rockford2,602 job openings
St Louis2,591 job openings
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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in United States is USD 72,000 - USD 83,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 77,500 per year, based on 1,306,957 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 10,191 job openings.
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