815+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in California
Occupational Therapist positions in California with $70K-$95K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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815+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in California Available Now
These 608 roles pay ~$135k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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in Occupational Therapy
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Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist II), PT Hand Rehab – Full Time, Days (08HR)
Stanford Health CareGreat Workplace
in Mental Health Therapy (Occupational Therapy)
Occupational Therapist (OT), San Lorenzo & Redwood City / East Palo Alto ($10,000 BONUS)
KIPP Public Schools Northern California
in Occupational Therapy
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How California Compares for Occupational Therapist Pay
California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own occupational therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Occupational Therapist roles in California advertise $20k above the $94k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $188k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $115k | — | 5.7/10 | 1637 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $188k | +$73k | 4.8/10 | 28 |
| Alaska#2 | $123k | +$8k | 5.9/10 | 22 |
| Oregonborders | $114k | −$1k | 5.7/10 | 280 |
| Washington#5 | $113k | −$2k | 5.6/10 | 483 |
| Nevadaborders | $109k | −$6k | 5.3/10 | 132 |
| West Virginia#7 | $104k | −$11k | 4.7/10 | 74 |
| Arizonaborders | $96k | −$19k | 5.9/10 | 492 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
California Jobs
815+ occupational therapist positions in California
Competitive Pay
Earn $70K-$95K with benefits
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Occupational Therapist Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking occupational therapist jobs in california. With 815+ open positions and salaries ranging from $53K to $172K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 35% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Occupational Therapist Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 8.4/10, with 35% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for occupational therapist jobs in california include Stanford Health Care, Best Home Health Providers, Community Health System, Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, and more. Positions span occupational therapist jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for occupational therapist jobs in california, 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 $108K, trending up 2.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 2,857+ 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 in California?
Listed occupational therapists in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $53K to $172K per year, with a median near $104K. 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?
Yes — about 35% of current occupational therapists listings offer remote or hybrid work. 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. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include Stanford Health Care, Best Home Health Providers, Community Health System, Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many occupational therapist jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 815+ occupational therapists positions in California 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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