Salary Guide
Occupational Therapist Salary in United States
Based on 1,297,811 job listings - 2026
-9.3% 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
Tucson10,094 job openings
Peachtree Corners7,391 job openings
New York6,272 job openings
Houston5,911 job openings
Dallas5,902 job openings
Los Angeles5,462 job openings
Portland5,359 job openings
San Antonio5,026 job openings
Springfield4,780 job openings
San Jose4,641 job openings
Seattle4,444 job openings
San Diego4,425 job openings
Brooklyn4,089 job openings
Oklahoma City3,720 job openings
Albuquerque3,675 job openings
San Angelo3,561 job openings
Phoenix3,347 job openings
Denver3,222 job openings
Columbus3,204 job openings
Salinas3,110 job openings
Baltimore3,048 job openings
Tacoma3,045 job openings
Anchorage2,997 job openings
Kansas City2,698 job openings
Wichita2,669 job openings
Colorado Springs2,636 job openings
Aurora2,603 job openings
Rockford2,600 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 1,297,811 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 10,094 job openings.
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