Salary Guide
Occupational Therapist Salary in United States
Based on 1,301,112 job listings - 2026
-9.2% vs 2025Average salary
$72,509 - $83,000
Median salary
$72,509 - $83,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$13K
25th percentile$17K
Median$73K
75th percentile$83K
90th percentile$95K
50% of professionals earn between $16,640 - $83,000 USD
The median salary is $72,509
Top cities
Tucson10,092 job openings
Peachtree Corners7,391 job openings
New York6,275 job openings
Houston5,920 job openings
Dallas5,900 job openings
Los Angeles5,465 job openings
Portland5,342 job openings
San Antonio5,028 job openings
Springfield4,774 job openings
San Jose4,644 job openings
Seattle4,438 job openings
San Diego4,425 job openings
Brooklyn4,085 job openings
Oklahoma City3,689 job openings
Albuquerque3,664 job openings
San Angelo3,561 job openings
Phoenix3,335 job openings
Denver3,210 job openings
Columbus3,200 job openings
Salinas3,102 job openings
Tacoma3,046 job openings
Anchorage2,991 job openings
Baltimore2,898 job openings
Kansas City2,695 job openings
Wichita2,667 job openings
Colorado Springs2,631 job openings
Rockford2,597 job openings
Aurora2,589 job openings
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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in United States is USD 72,509 - USD 83,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 77,755 per year, based on 1,301,112 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 10,092 job openings.
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