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Occupational Therapist Salary by State (2026)
How much does an Occupational Therapist make? The median Occupational Therapist salary in the US is about $101,555 per year (roughly $49.00 an hour), across 162,420 jobs (Occupational Therapists). But pay swings widely by state — the median ranges from $83,200 in North Dakota to $124,510 in California. Pick your state below for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.
Median Occupational Therapist salary in every state
| State | Median salary | Jobs |
| California | $124,510 | 13,810 |
| Oregon | $112,310 | 1,170 |
| Nevada | $110,520 | 1,080 |
| District of Columbia | $109,170 | 540 |
| Washington | $107,670 | 3,340 |
| Maryland | $106,980 | 2,390 |
| Colorado | $106,720 | 3,390 |
| Arkansas | $106,360 | 2,160 |
| Texas | $106,140 | 13,400 |
| Oklahoma | $104,300 | 1,180 |
| Georgia | $104,010 | 3,650 |
| Alaska | $103,680 | 410 |
| Arizona | $103,660 | 2,680 |
| New Jersey | $103,410 | 6,290 |
| Hawaii | $102,870 | 390 |
| Connecticut | $102,440 | 3,150 |
| Delaware | $102,130 | 490 |
| South Carolina | $101,130 | 1,840 |
| Massachusetts | $100,930 | 6,510 |
| Virginia | $100,710 | 4,150 |
| Rhode Island | $100,040 | 770 |
| Illinois | $99,700 | 7,710 |
| Ohio | $99,390 | 6,760 |
| Florida | $99,360 | 10,650 |
| Kansas | $99,170 | 1,560 |
| New Mexico | $99,170 | 1,030 |
| Louisiana | $98,490 | 2,060 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,440 | 6,560 |
| Idaho | $97,760 | 840 |
| Tennessee | $97,700 | 2,490 |
| Kentucky | $97,650 | 2,190 |
| Missouri | $97,290 | 3,400 |
| Utah | $97,150 | 1,030 |
| Indiana | $97,020 | 3,830 |
| New York | $96,390 | 11,690 |
| West Virginia | $96,190 | 700 |
| Mississippi | $94,930 | 1,340 |
| Alabama | $94,050 | 1,500 |
| Nebraska | $93,740 | 1,500 |
| Vermont | $93,340 | 320 |
| Minnesota | $93,050 | 3,670 |
| North Carolina | $92,940 | 4,490 |
| Wisconsin | $92,390 | 3,710 |
| Iowa | $89,910 | 1,290 |
| Michigan | $89,910 | 5,120 |
| Montana | $88,990 | 420 |
| Wyoming | $86,170 | 350 |
| South Dakota | $85,050 | 490 |
| Maine | $84,310 | 1,120 |
| New Hampshire | $83,900 | 1,240 |
| North Dakota | $83,200 | 570 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an Occupational Therapist make?
- An Occupational Therapist makes a median of about $101,555 per year in the US (roughly $49.00 per hour), according to the latest BLS data. Pay ranges from $83,200 in North Dakota to $124,510 in California depending on the state.
- What is the average Occupational Therapist salary in the US?
- The typical (employment-weighted median) Occupational Therapist salary in the US is about $101,555 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 162,420 jobs nationwide.
- Which state pays Occupational Therapists the most?
- California has the highest median Occupational Therapist salary at $124,510 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
- Which state pays Occupational Therapists the least?
- North Dakota has the lowest median at $83,200 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.
Sources and methodology
All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Occupational Therapists, code 29-1122). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.