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Occupational Therapist Jobs in New Jersey

Across 187 live Occupational Therapist listings in New Jersey, median advertised pay is $108K (75th percentile $125K), based on the 129 that state a salary; New Jersey ranks 20th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are FOX Rehabilitation (15), BAYADA Home Health Care (12), SportsMed Physical Therapy (9).

187+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

187+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in New Jersey Available Now

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187 jobs

These 129 roles pay ~$108k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Atlantic Health System logo

Occupational Therapist I: Part-Time, Variable Days M-F; Atlantic Rehab Newton

Atlantic Health SystemNewton, NJ

Occupational Therapist
$86,923 - $153,005
No Weekends
Bierman Autism Centers logo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Bierman Autism CentersRamsey, NJ

Occupational Therapist
$70,000 - $85,000
Weekdays OnlyNo NightsNo Weekends
Fellowship Life logo

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PER DIEM

Fellowship LifeEmployer score · SilverBasking Ridge, NJ

Occupational Therapist
Pay not disclosed
No Nights
Fellowship Life logo

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Fellowship LifeEmployer score · SilverWhiting, NJ

Occupational Therapist
Pay not disclosed
No Nights
SportsMed Physical Therapy logo

Occupational Therapist

SportsMed Physical TherapyToms River, NJ

Occupational Therapist
$50-$60 per hour
30+ days ago
Weekdays OnlyNo CallNo Nights
SportsMed Physical Therapy logo

Occupational Therapist (2 locations)

SportsMed Physical TherapyPerth Amboy, NJ

Occupational Therapist
$90,000-$100,000
30+ days ago
Weekdays OnlyNo CallNo Nights
FOX Rehabilitation logo

Occupational Therapist - Port Monmouth, NJ

FOX RehabilitationMiddletown Township, NJ

Occupational Therapist
$70,000-$95,000
Weekdays OnlyNo CallNo Nights

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How New Jersey Compares for Occupational Therapist Pay

New Jersey against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own occupational therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$97k
Pay rank
#20 of 51
Work-life balance
5.9/10 · #1
Open listings
525

Occupational Therapist pay in New Jersey sits level with the $96k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $158k.

Occupational Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, New Jersey compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs NJWLBListings
New Jersey (this page)$97k—5.9/10525
District of Columbia#1$158k+$61k4.6/1037
Alaska#2$118k+$21k5.3/1044
California#3$116k+$19k5.3/102171
Washington#4$112k+$15k5.3/10587
Pennsylvaniaborders$97k+$0k5.3/10864
New Yorkborders$95k−$2k5.5/10958
Delawareborders$91k−$6k5.1/10114

“borders” = shares a border with New Jersey; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Occupational Therapist Jobs in New Jersey: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

New Jersey offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking occupational therapist jobs in new jersey. With 187+ open positions, 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 New Jersey on this page have an average score of 7.7/10, with 43% with no on-call requirements, 71% 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 new jersey include Fellowship Life, SportsMed Physical Therapy, Atlantic Health System, Bierman Autism Centers, and more. Positions span occupational therapist jobs new jersey. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for occupational therapist jobs in new jersey, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) 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, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ 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.

A few things worth knowing

About Occupational Therapist jobs in New Jersey.

How much do occupational therapists earn in New Jersey?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of occupational therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

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, 43% with no on-call and 71% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring occupational therapists in New Jersey right now?

Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include Fellowship Life, SportsMed Physical Therapy, Atlantic Health System, Bierman Autism Centers, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many occupational therapist jobs in new jersey are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 187 occupational therapists positions in New Jersey listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.