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Occupational Therapist Salary in New York (2026)
$46.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,994/year ($5,999/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 35th of 51 states for Occupational Therapist pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 11,690 Occupational Therapist jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $96,390 a year — though pay ranges from $64,770 for newcomers to $133,700 at the top.
Occupational Therapist pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $114,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,690 Occupational Therapist jobs in New York (occupation code 29-1122, “Occupational Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Occupational Therapist salary of $96,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $71,994 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $96,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,376 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,374 |
| New York state income tax | −$4,647 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,994 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,999 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Occupational Therapist make in New York?
- The median Occupational Therapist salary in New York is $96,390 per year ($46.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,980 and $114,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Occupational Therapist in New York?
- On the median salary of $96,390, a single filer in New York takes home about $71,994 per year ($5,999 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many Occupational Therapist jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 11,690 Occupational Therapist jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.