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.
815+ positions available
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.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist I - SRN - Per Diem- San Diego County
in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist II, Outpatient Hand Therapist
in Occupational Therapy
Per Diem Occupational Therapist for Pediatric Children's Hospital
in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)
Occupational Therapist II, Home Health, Per Diem
in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist (2548) - Department of Public Health - (EXEMPT)
City and County of San Francis
6.4/10
PD Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy IP Orange- Day Shift
University of California, Irvine
6.4/10
Occupational Therapist I or II- Occupational Therapy IP Orange- PT Day Shift 36hrs
University of California, Irvine
6.4/10
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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
Updated Daily
New positions added daily
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 $80K to $171K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
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 6.6/10, with 20% with no on-call requirements, 65% 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 occupational therapist jobs in california include Sutter Health, PACS, Ascend Rehab Services, University of California, Irvine, 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 $80K to $171K per year, with a median near $105K. 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, 20% with no on-call and 65% with no weekends. 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 Sutter Health, PACS, Ascend Rehab Services, University of California, Irvine, 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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