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
These 129 roles pay ~$108k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Occupational Therapist I: Full Time Days, IP MMC
Atlantic Health SystemMorristown, NJ
Occupational Therapist I - AVN, Part Time, Union County
Atlantic Health SystemUnion County, NJ
Occupational Therapist, Senior Living/IDD
BAYADA Home Health CareWest Deptford, NJ
Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy, Per Diem, Day
Valley Health SystemParamus, NJ
Occupational Therapist - Full Time
Pillar Care ContinuumEmployer score · SilverLivingston, NJ
Occupational Therapist (Per Diem, Day shift)
Hudson Regional HospitalHoboken, NJ
Occupational Therapist / CHT - Outpatient Clinic - Red Bank, NJ
Sugar Maple HealthRed Bank, NJ
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Healthpro HeritageWoodcliff Lake, NJ
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Occupational Therapist – Functional Rehabilitation
SportsMed Physical TherapyBloomfield, NJ
Occupational Therapist – Functional Rehabilitation
SportsMed Physical TherapyPaterson, NJ
Occupational Therapist – Functional Rehabilitation
SportsMed Physical TherapyUnion, NJ
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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.
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.
| State | Median pay | vs NJ | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $97k | — | 5.9/10 | 525 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $158k | +$61k | 4.6/10 | 37 |
| Alaska#2 | $118k | +$21k | 5.3/10 | 44 |
| California#3 | $116k | +$19k | 5.3/10 | 2171 |
| Washington#4 | $112k | +$15k | 5.3/10 | 587 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $97k | +$0k | 5.3/10 | 864 |
| New Yorkborders | $95k | −$2k | 5.5/10 | 958 |
| Delawareborders | $91k | −$6k | 5.1/10 | 114 |
“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 5.6/10, with 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 new jersey include Healthpro Heritage, SportsMed Physical Therapy, Atlantic Health System, Healthcare Recruitment Counselors, 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, 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 New Jersey right now?
Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include Healthpro Heritage, SportsMed Physical Therapy, Atlantic Health System, Healthcare Recruitment Counselors, 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Occupational Therapist Jobs in New Jersey
FOX Rehabilitation15 open roles here · WLB 74/100BAYADA Home Health Care12 open roles here · WLB 72/100
- SportsMed Physical Therapy9 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Atlantic Health System8 open roles here · WLB 46/100
- Healthpro Heritage8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Reliant Rehabilitation7 open roles here · WLB 73/100
US Physical Therapy7 open roles here · WLB 75/100
CareOne Group6 open roles here · WLB 63/100