359+ Locum Tenens Occupational Therapist Jobs
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359+ Locum Tenens Occupational Therapist Jobs Available Now
These 187 roles pay ~$125k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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SAGE GROUP
in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist- Rehab 13-Week Contrac
HUCKEYE HEALTH SERVICESGreat Workplace
in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist- Acute 13weeks
HUCKEYE HEALTH SERVICESGreat Workplace
in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist- 13-week Contract
HUCKEYE HEALTH SERVICESGreat Workplace
in Occupational Therapy
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Occupational Therapist (Temporary Coverage)
Candor Consulting & Diagnostics
in Occupational Therapy
in Occupational Therapy
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Occupational Therapist Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Median advertised pay and work-life-balance score across 51 states with enough occupational therapist listings to measure. Based on our own postings from the last 12 months — not a salary survey. Medians blend permanent salaries with annualized locums/contract rates. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
District of Columbia leads at $167k, against a $96k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: New Jersey (6.2/10), Colorado (6.0/10), Montana (5.9/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $167k | $138k | 4.7/10 | 25 |
| Nevada | $125k | $125k | 5.1/10 | 104 |
| Alaska | $121k | $118k | 5.8/10 | 26 |
| California | $115k | $94k | 5.6/10 | 1340 |
| Washington | $113k | $106k | 5.6/10 | 379 |
| Oregon | $112k | $97k | 5.8/10 | 215 |
| Wyoming | $105k | $113k | 5.3/10 | 34 |
| West Virginia | $103k | $110k | 4.4/10 | 54 |
| Arkansas | $102k | $113k | 5.3/10 | 115 |
| Kansas | $102k | $107k | 5.8/10 | 122 |
| South Carolina | $102k | $102k | 5.7/10 | 304 |
| Mississippi | $101k | $111k | 4.5/10 | 61 |
| South Dakota | $100k | $113k | 5.0/10 | 55 |
| Nebraska | $100k | $105k | 5.8/10 | 72 |
| Hawaii | $100k | $81k | 5.7/10 | 76 |
| Vermont | $99k | $92k | 5.5/10 | 35 |
| Colorado | $98k | $91k | 6.0/10 | 414 |
| New Jersey | $98k | $84k | 6.2/10 | 296 |
| Montana | $98k | $97k | 5.9/10 | 59 |
| Iowa | $97k | $107k | 5.6/10 | 143 |
| Florida | $97k | $94k | 5.6/10 | 958 |
| Louisiana | $96k | $106k | 5.1/10 | 118 |
| Connecticut | $96k | $87k | 5.3/10 | 127 |
| New Mexico | $96k | $98k | 5.5/10 | 87 |
| Georgia | $96k | $94k | 5.3/10 | 431 |
| New Hampshire | $96k | $92k | 5.5/10 | 94 |
| Arizona | $95k | $92k | 5.7/10 | 363 |
| Idaho | $95k | $94k | 4.8/10 | 45 |
| Rhode Island | $95k | $87k | 5.2/10 | 44 |
| Virginia | $95k | $88k | 5.8/10 | 461 |
| New York | $94k | $81k | 5.8/10 | 595 |
| Maryland | $94k | $85k | 5.8/10 | 257 |
| Massachusetts | $94k | $84k | 5.7/10 | 390 |
| Texas | $94k | $97k | 5.6/10 | 1705 |
| Tennessee | $93k | $101k | 5.8/10 | 293 |
| Kentucky | $92k | $98k | 5.3/10 | 188 |
| Pennsylvania | $92k | $91k | 5.7/10 | 531 |
| Illinois | $92k | $87k | 5.7/10 | 616 |
| North Carolina | $92k | $93k | 5.7/10 | 455 |
| Maine | $91k | $87k | 5.7/10 | 78 |
| Alabama | $91k | $97k | 5.7/10 | 88 |
| Minnesota | $91k | $83k | 5.7/10 | 314 |
| Ohio | $91k | $94k | 5.8/10 | 694 |
| North Dakota | $90k | $99k | 5.4/10 | 41 |
| Missouri | $90k | $94k | 5.7/10 | 294 |
| Utah | $89k | $86k | 5.4/10 | 88 |
| Delaware | $88k | $83k | 5.3/10 | 75 |
| Michigan | $88k | $88k | 5.7/10 | 476 |
| Indiana | $87k | $91k | 5.4/10 | 249 |
| Wisconsin | $86k | $86k | 5.8/10 | 328 |
| Oklahoma | $82k | $89k | 5.5/10 | 197 |
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Locum Tenens Occupational Therapist Jobs: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Finding locum tenens occupational therapist jobs that prioritize work-life balance is a top priority for healthcare professionals facing burnout. 359+ positions on WeekdayDoc meet these criteria, with pay ranging from $11K to $244K. 75% of these positions offer no weekend requirements.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Locum Tenens Occupational Therapist Jobs on this page have an average score of 7.7/10, with 30% with no on-call requirements, 75% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for locum tenens occupational therapist jobs include SAGE GROUP, HUCKEYE HEALTH SERVICES, Thera Peds, MOST/DFW, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for locum tenens occupational therapist jobs, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K. This data is derived from 62,334+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do occupational therapists earn?
Listed occupational therapists on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $11K to $244K per year, with a median near $135K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid occupational therapists jobs available?
Some occupational therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which occupational therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every occupational therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 30% with no on-call and 75% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring occupational therapists right now?
Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include SAGE GROUP, HUCKEYE HEALTH SERVICES, Thera Peds, MOST/DFW, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many locum tenens occupational therapist jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 359+ occupational therapists positions listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
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