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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.

SportsMed Physical Therapy logo

Occupational Therapist

SportsMed Physical Therapy

SportsMed Physical Therapy logo

Occupational Therapist

SportsMed Physical Therapy

Valley Health System logo

Occupational Therapist, OP Rehab, Part Time, Day

Valley Health System

Occupational TherapistParamus, NJ
43.35 - $54.19 per hour
30+ days ago
Atlantic Health System logo

Occupational Therapist I: Part Time (30 Hrs/wk), Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center Inpatient Unit

Atlantic Health System

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Welkind (Chester) logo

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Per Diem/PRN

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Welkind (Chester)

Capital Health (US) logo

Occupational Therapist PACE - FT - Day - LIFE Bordentown NJ

Capital Health (US)

Atlanti Care logo

Occupational Therapist

Atlanti Care

Capital Health (US) logo

Occupational Therapist: Inpatient FT Trenton

Capital Health (US)

Atlantic Health System logo

Occupational Therapist I: Altantic Health Chilton Medical Center Inpatient Rehab, Per Diem Days & 1 weekend/month

Atlantic Health System

Valley Health System logo

Occupational Therapist, Lymphedema, Occupational Therapy, Part Time, Day

Valley Health System

Valley Health System logo

Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Part Time, Day

Valley Health System

UnitedHealth Group logo

Occupational Therapist - Senior Living Setting

UnitedHealth GroupGreat Workplace

The New Jersey Centers of Physical Therapy logo

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

New Jersey Centers of Physical Therapy

Top 5%

in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)

Bierman Autism Centers logo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Bierman Autism Centers

Occupational TherapistRamsey, NJ
70k - $85k
30+ days ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 10%

in Physical Therapy (Occupational Therapy)

Healthpro Heritage logo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Healthpro Heritage

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Occupational Therapy

Bancroft logo

Occupational Therapist - Bancroft School

Bancroft

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Occupational Therapy

Healthpro Heritage logo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Healthpro Heritage

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

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 $45K to $146K, 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 4.9/10, with 35% 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 Valley Health System, SportsMed Physical Therapy, Atlantic Health System, Capital Health (US), 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 $45K to $146K per year, with a median near $89K. 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, 35% 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 Valley Health System, SportsMed Physical Therapy, Atlantic Health System, Capital Health (US), 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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