Occupational Therapist Jobs in New York
Across 402 live Occupational Therapist listings in New York, median advertised pay is $109K (75th percentile $146K), based on the 283 that state a salary; New York ranks 31st of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Northwell (33), US Physical Therapy (28), Family of Kidz (24).
402+ 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
402+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in New York Available Now
These 283 roles pay ~$109k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How New York Compares for Occupational Therapist Pay
New York 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 York sits level with the $96k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $158k.
| State | Median pay | vs NY | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (this page) | $95k | — | 5.5/10 | 958 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $158k | +$63k | 4.6/10 | 37 |
| Alaska#2 | $118k | +$23k | 5.3/10 | 44 |
| Vermontborders | $99k | +$3k | 5.3/10 | 56 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $97k | +$2k | 5.3/10 | 864 |
| New Jerseyborders | $97k | +$2k | 5.9/10 | 525 |
| Connecticutborders | $96k | +$1k | 5.2/10 | 254 |
| Massachusettsborders | $91k | −$5k | 5.3/10 | 582 |
“borders” = shares a border with New York; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Occupational Therapist Jobs in New York: 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 York offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking occupational therapist jobs in new york. With 402+ 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 York on this page have an average score of 5.5/10. 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 york include Family of Kidz, FOX Rehabilitation, NYU Langone Health, Crouse-Community Center, and more. Positions span occupational therapist jobs new york. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for occupational therapist jobs in new york, 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 York.
How much do occupational therapists earn in New York?
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. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in New York right now?
Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include Family of Kidz, FOX Rehabilitation, NYU Langone Health, Crouse-Community Center, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many occupational therapist jobs in new york are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 402 occupational therapists positions in New York 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 York
Northwell33 open roles here · WLB 69/100
US Physical Therapy28 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Family of Kidz24 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Genesis Administrative Services23 open roles here · WLB 74/100
FOX Rehabilitation17 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Healthpro Heritage15 open roles here · WLB 75/100NYU Langone Health14 open roles here · WLB 67/100
Elderwood12 open roles here · WLB 73/100