8,958+ Occupational Therapist Salary & Jobs
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Occupational Therapist Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Median advertised pay and work-life-balance score across 51 states with enough occupational therapist listings to measure. Based on our own postings from the last 12 months — not a salary survey. Medians blend permanent salaries with annualized locums/contract rates. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
Alaska leads at $123k, against a $94k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: New Jersey (6.7/10), Montana (6.5/10), Nebraska (6.4/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $123k | $120k | 5.6/10 | 38 |
| California | $115k | $94k | 6.0/10 | 1597 |
| Idaho | $114k | $113k | 5.6/10 | 54 |
| Oregon | $113k | $99k | 6.0/10 | 261 |
| Washington | $113k | $105k | 5.8/10 | 482 |
| New Mexico | $110k | $112k | 5.9/10 | 88 |
| Arkansas | $107k | $118k | 5.5/10 | 126 |
| South Dakota | $106k | $120k | 5.4/10 | 60 |
| Nevada | $106k | $106k | 5.7/10 | 113 |
| Kansas | $103k | $108k | 6.0/10 | 183 |
| West Virginia | $103k | $109k | 5.3/10 | 67 |
| Wyoming | $103k | $111k | 5.6/10 | 38 |
| Mississippi | $102k | $112k | 5.2/10 | 84 |
| South Carolina | $102k | $102k | 5.9/10 | 422 |
| Vermont | $101k | $94k | 6.0/10 | 42 |
| Iowa | $100k | $110k | 6.3/10 | 199 |
| Louisiana | $100k | $110k | 5.5/10 | 158 |
| District of Columbia | $98k | $81k | 4.9/10 | 24 |
| Colorado | $98k | $91k | 6.3/10 | 465 |
| Pennsylvania | $96k | $96k | 6.1/10 | 654 |
| Kentucky | $96k | $103k | 5.6/10 | 231 |
| Texas | $96k | $99k | 5.9/10 | 1770 |
| Alabama | $96k | $102k | 6.1/10 | 112 |
| Virginia | $95k | $89k | 6.1/10 | 621 |
| Georgia | $95k | $93k | 5.8/10 | 577 |
| Nebraska | $94k | $99k | 6.4/10 | 77 |
| Arizona | $94k | $91k | 6.0/10 | 449 |
| Illinois | $93k | $88k | 5.9/10 | 715 |
| Connecticut | $93k | $83k | 6.1/10 | 205 |
| Florida | $93k | $90k | 5.9/10 | 1182 |
| Delaware | $92k | $86k | 6.1/10 | 119 |
| New York | $92k | $80k | 6.2/10 | 715 |
| Massachusetts | $92k | $82k | 6.0/10 | 422 |
| New Hampshire | $92k | $88k | 5.8/10 | 106 |
| Missouri | $91k | $96k | 5.9/10 | 361 |
| Tennessee | $91k | $99k | 6.1/10 | 372 |
| North Dakota | $91k | $99k | 5.6/10 | 47 |
| Hawaii | $90k | $73k | 6.1/10 | 97 |
| Minnesota | $90k | $82k | 6.0/10 | 359 |
| North Carolina | $89k | $91k | 6.0/10 | 512 |
| Utah | $89k | $86k | 5.6/10 | 91 |
| Michigan | $89k | $88k | 6.2/10 | 606 |
| Maryland | $89k | $79k | 6.4/10 | 390 |
| New Jersey | $88k | $76k | 6.7/10 | 431 |
| Indiana | $87k | $90k | 5.6/10 | 309 |
| Rhode Island | $86k | $79k | 5.8/10 | 55 |
| Ohio | $86k | $90k | 6.1/10 | 854 |
| Wisconsin | $85k | $86k | 5.9/10 | 384 |
| Maine | $84k | $80k | 6.2/10 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $84k | $91k | 5.8/10 | 174 |
| Montana | $78k | $78k | 6.5/10 | 69 |
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Occupational Therapist Salary & Jobs: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
The market for occupational therapist salary & jobs is robust, with 8,958+ verified openings available on WeekdayDoc. Compensation ranges from $43K to $118K depending on experience, specialty, and location. Popular specialties include Occupational Therapy, Geriatrics.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Occupational Therapist Salary & Jobs on this page have an average score of 8.1/10, with 25% 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 salary & jobs include FOX Rehabilitation, Pivot Rehabilitation Services, Center Well, Piedmont Healthcare, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for occupational therapist salary & jobs, 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 for occupational therapist salary & jobs is $104K. This data is derived from 72,411+ 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?
Listed occupational therapists on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $43K to $118K per year, with a median near $70K. 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 25% 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 right now?
Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include FOX Rehabilitation, Pivot Rehabilitation Services, Center Well, Piedmont Healthcare, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many occupational therapist salary & jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 8,958+ occupational therapists positions 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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