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165+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in New Jersey

Occupational Therapist positions in New Jersey with $70K-$95K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

165+ positions available

165+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in New Jersey Available Now

These 141 roles pay ~$109k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

FOX Rehabilitation logo

Occupational Therapist- Manchester, NJ

FOX Rehabilitation

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

BAYADA Home Health Care logo

Occupational Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

BAYADA Home Health Care logo

Occupational Therapist, Senior Living/IDD

BAYADA Home Health Care

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Hackensack Meridian Health logo

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health

Occupational TherapistRemote
59.73 Hourly
Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Hackensack Meridian Health logo

Occupational Therapist, LTC - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

TheraFit Rehab of New Jersey logo

Occupational Therapist with a Neuro and Peds focus

TheraFit Rehab of New Jersey

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

TheraFit Rehab of New Jersey logo

Occupational Therapist (Neuro, Ortho, & Peds focus)

TheraFit Rehab of New Jersey

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

BAYADA Home Health Care logo

Occupational Therapist, Senior Living Communities

BAYADA Home Health Care

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

BAYADA Home Health Care logo

Occupational Therapist, Senior Living Communities

BAYADA Home Health Care

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Inspira Health logo

Occupational Therapist PD - CDC - PER DIEM BC Chestnut

Inspira HealthGreat Workplace

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

American Orthopedic Partn logo

Occupational Therapist

American Orthopedic PartnGreat Workplace

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Professional Physical Therapy logo

Occupational Therapist

Professional Physical TherapyGreat Workplace

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Ivy Rehab logo

occupational therapist

Ivy Rehab

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in Occupational Therapy

US Physical Therapy logo

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Per Diem

US Physical Therapy

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Professional Physical Therapy logo

Occupational Therapist

Professional Physical TherapyGreat Workplace

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Ivy Rehab logo

PRN Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Ivy Rehab

Occupational TherapistBrick, NJ
Compensation Range: $50-$55
4w ago
Top 25%

in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)

Kessler Rehabilitation Center logo

Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

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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
$91k
Pay rank
#42 of 51
Work-life balance
6.4/10 · #1
Open listings
389

Occupational Therapist roles in New Jersey advertise $5k below the $95k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $148k.

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)$91k6.4/10389
District of Columbia#1$148k+$58k4.5/1018
Alaska#2$122k+$31k5.8/1031
California#3$115k+$25k5.8/101601
Washington#4$113k+$23k5.7/10463
Pennsylvaniaborders$103k+$12k5.9/10671
New Yorkborders$94k+$3k6.1/10767
Delawareborders$91k+$1k5.6/10107

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

New Jersey Jobs

165+ occupational therapist positions in New Jersey

Competitive Pay

Earn $70K-$95K with benefits

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New positions added daily

Occupational Therapist Jobs in New Jersey: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

New Jersey offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking occupational therapist jobs in new jersey. With 165+ open positions and salaries ranging from $50K to $195K, 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 7.3/10, with 5% 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 new jersey include BAYADA Home Health Care, Hackensack Meridian Health, TheraFit Rehab of New Jersey, Professional Physical Therapy, 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, 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 $107K, trending up 1.3% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 79,590+ 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 New Jersey?

Listed occupational therapists in New Jersey on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $50K to $195K per year, with a median near $90K. 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 5% 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 New Jersey right now?

Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include BAYADA Home Health Care, Hackensack Meridian Health, TheraFit Rehab of New Jersey, Professional Physical Therapy, 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 165+ occupational therapists positions in New Jersey 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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