How much does a Occupational Therapist make?
Updated Jul 23, 2021
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$79,443 /yr
Average Base Pay
6,105 salaries
$57K
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$79K
Average
$111K
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The national average salary for Occupational Therapist is $79,443 per year in United States. Filter by location to see Occupational Therapist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 6105 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Occupational Therapist employees.
Seniority Levels
L2
Occupational Therapist$79,443 /yr
L3
Senior Occupational Therapist$91,216 /yr
L4
Adjunct Occupational Therapist$75,525 /yr
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3.2★
$33
$51
$33 - $51 Range
3★
$27
$53
$27 - $53 Range
3.5★
$19K
$123K
$19,024 - $122,867 Range
2.7★
$31
$58
$31 - $58 Range
2.9★
$18
$53
$18 - $53 Range
3.1★
$37K
$107K
$37,290 - $107,100 Range
3★
$59K
$97K
$58,642 - $97,417 Range
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4★
$37
$47
$37 - $47 Range
3★
$44
$57
$44 - $57 Range
Community Rehabilitation Services (Georgia)
Occupational Therapist - Hourly
$33
/hr146 salaries
$21
$43
$21 - $43 Range
2.7★
$27
$63
$27 - $63 Range
4.5★
$31
$44
$31 - $44 Range
3★
$35
$53
$35 - $53 Range
3.5★
$33
$36
$33 - $36 Range
3.2★
$42
$56
$42 - $56 Range
4.1★
$5K
$9K
$5,401 - $8,921 Range
3.7★
$19
$38
$19 - $38 Range
3.1★
$61K
$109K
$60,638 - $108,592 Range
2.9★
$29
$52
$29 - $52 Range
4.2★
$13
$40
$13 - $40 Range
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Occupational Therapist Salaries
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The national average salary for an Occupational Therapist is $79,443 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Occupational Therapist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 6105 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Occupational Therapist employees.
The highest salary for an Occupational Therapist in United States is $111,189 per year.
The lowest salary for an Occupational Therapist in United States is $56,761 per year.
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Recent Salary Reports
Below are the most recent occupational therapist salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
An Occupational Therapist in the Albuquerque, NM Area area reported making $90,000 per year
Job Highlights
5-7 years experience
Albuquerque, NM Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Private
An Occupational Therapy in the Little Rock, AR Area area reported making $37 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Little Rock, AR Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
School / School District
An Occupational Therapist in the Nashville, TN Area area reported making $95,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Nashville, TN Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
An Occupational Therapist in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $43 per hour
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Chicago, IL Area area
Per Diem
5001 to 10000 employees
Company - Private
An Occupational Therapist in the Indianapolis, IN Area area reported making $34 per hour
Job Highlights
5-7 years experience
Indianapolis, IN Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Private
An Occupational Therapist in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $55,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Washington, DC Area area
Full-time
1 to 50 employees
An Occupational Therapist in the Allentown, PA Area area reported making $28 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Allentown, PA Area area
Part-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Nonprofit Organization
An Occupational Therapist in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $35 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Chicago, IL Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Private
An Occupational Therapist in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $52 per hour
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Chicago, IL Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Public
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