Salary Guide
Occupational Therapist Salary in United States
Based on 1,239,280 job listings - 2026
+2.9% vs 2025Average salary
$73,780 - $83,800
Median salary
$73,780 - $83,800
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$20K
25th percentile$24K
Median$74K
75th percentile$84K
90th percentile$96K
50% of professionals earn between $24,484 - $83,800 USD
The median salary is $73,780
Top cities
Tucson10,064 job openings
Dallas8,230 job openings
Portland7,602 job openings
Peachtree Corners6,770 job openings
New York6,048 job openings
Houston5,755 job openings
Los Angeles5,413 job openings
San Antonio4,856 job openings
San Jose4,632 job openings
Springfield4,521 job openings
San Diego4,428 job openings
Seattle4,300 job openings
Brooklyn3,992 job openings
Albuquerque3,597 job openings
San Angelo3,550 job openings
Oklahoma City3,517 job openings
Phoenix3,182 job openings
Columbus3,035 job openings
Denver3,029 job openings
Tacoma2,934 job openings
Salinas2,926 job openings
Anchorage2,915 job openings
Baltimore2,773 job openings
Kansas City2,583 job openings
Wichita2,579 job openings
Colorado Springs2,520 job openings
The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in United States is USD 73,780 - USD 83,800 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 78,790 per year, based on 1,239,280 active job listings.
The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in United States are Tucson, Dallas, Portland, Peachtree Corners, New York. Tucson leads with 10,064 job openings.
Explore 1,239,280 Occupational Therapist job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.