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Occupational Therapist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$49.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,116/year ($6,426/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 14th of 51 states for Occupational Therapist pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 6,290 Occupational Therapist jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $103,410 a year — though pay ranges from $78,690 for newcomers to $159,230 at the top.
Occupational Therapist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $91,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $159,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,290 Occupational Therapist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 29-1122, “Occupational Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Occupational Therapist salary of $103,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,116 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $103,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,920 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,911 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$4,463 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,116 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,426 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Occupational Therapist make in New Jersey?
- The median Occupational Therapist salary in New Jersey is $103,410 per year ($49.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $91,770 and $128,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Occupational Therapist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $103,410, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $77,116 per year ($6,426 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many Occupational Therapist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 6,290 Occupational Therapist jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Jersey state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Jersey.