Occupational Therapist Salary (2026): How Much Do Occupational Therapists Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 2026

National Median$101,555
Per Hour$48.82
Total Jobs$162,420
Highest Paying StateCalifornia

Occupational Therapist Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1California$124,510▲ 23%$13,810
2Oregon$112,310▲ 11%$1,170
3Nevada$110,520▲ 9%$1,080
4District of Columbia$109,170▲ 7%$540
5Washington$107,670▲ 6%$3,340
6Maryland$106,980▲ 5%$2,390
7Colorado$106,720▲ 5%$3,390
8Arkansas$106,360▲ 5%$2,160
9Texas$106,140▲ 5%$13,400
10Oklahoma$104,300▲ 3%$1,180
11Georgia$104,010▲ 2%$3,650
12Alaska$103,680▲ 2%$410
13Arizona$103,660▲ 2%$2,680
14New Jersey$103,410▲ 2%$6,290
15Hawaii$102,870▲ 1%$390
16Connecticut$102,440▲ 1%$3,150
17Delaware$102,130▲ 1%$490
18South Carolina$101,130▲ 0%$1,840
19Massachusetts$100,930▼ 1%$6,510
20Virginia$100,710▼ 1%$4,150
21Rhode Island$100,040▼ 1%$770
22Illinois$99,700▼ 2%$7,710
23Ohio$99,390▼ 2%$6,760
24Florida$99,360▼ 2%$10,650
25Kansas$99,170▼ 2%$1,560
26New Mexico$99,170▼ 2%$1,030
27Louisiana$98,490▼ 3%$2,060
28Pennsylvania$98,440▼ 3%$6,560
29Idaho$97,760▼ 4%$840
30Tennessee$97,700▼ 4%$2,490
31Kentucky$97,650▼ 4%$2,190
32Missouri$97,290▼ 4%$3,400
33Utah$97,150▼ 4%$1,030
34Indiana$97,020▼ 4%$3,830
35New York$96,390▼ 5%$11,690
36West Virginia$96,190▼ 5%$700
37Mississippi$94,930▼ 7%$1,340
38Alabama$94,050▼ 7%$1,500
39Nebraska$93,740▼ 8%$1,500
40Vermont$93,340▼ 8%$320
41Minnesota$93,050▼ 8%$3,670
42North Carolina$92,940▼ 8%$4,490
43Wisconsin$92,390▼ 9%$3,710
44Iowa$89,910▼ 11%$1,290
45Michigan$89,910▼ 11%$5,120
46Montana$88,990▼ 12%$420
47Wyoming$86,170▼ 15%$350
48South Dakota$85,050▼ 16%$490
49Maine$84,310▼ 17%$1,120
50New Hampshire$83,900▼ 17%$1,240
51North Dakota$83,200▼ 18%$570

FAQ

How much does a Occupational Therapist make?

The national median annual salary for occupational therapists is $101,555, about $48.82 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays occupational therapists the most?

California tops the list at $124,510 per year.

What state pays occupational therapists the least?

North Dakota has the lowest median at $83,200.

How much does a Occupational Therapist make per hour?

At the national median, occupational therapists earn about $48.82 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most occupational therapists employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of occupational therapists include California.