2,347+ Per Diem Occupational Therapist Jobs
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2,347+ Per Diem Occupational Therapist Jobs Available Now
These 184 roles pay ~$118k median with 6.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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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.
District of Columbia leads at $160k, against a $95k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: New Jersey (6.4/10), Colorado (6.0/10), New York (5.9/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $160k | $132k | 4.2/10 | 14 |
| Wyoming | $121k | $131k | 5.7/10 | 35 |
| Alaska | $121k | $118k | 5.5/10 | 23 |
| Oregon | $118k | $103k | 5.8/10 | 160 |
| Nevada | $117k | $117k | 4.9/10 | 90 |
| California | $113k | $93k | 5.7/10 | 1106 |
| Washington | $113k | $106k | 5.4/10 | 334 |
| South Dakota | $109k | $122k | 4.7/10 | 38 |
| Idaho | $108k | $107k | 4.6/10 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $106k | $111k | 5.4/10 | 68 |
| Hawaii | $104k | $84k | 5.7/10 | 72 |
| West Virginia | $104k | $111k | 4.9/10 | 43 |
| Montana | $104k | $103k | 5.4/10 | 51 |
| Mississippi | $102k | $112k | 5.1/10 | 74 |
| Arkansas | $102k | $113k | 5.2/10 | 103 |
| Virginia | $101k | $94k | 5.8/10 | 374 |
| Colorado | $100k | $93k | 6.0/10 | 332 |
| Maine | $100k | $95k | 5.6/10 | 54 |
| Kansas | $99k | $104k | 5.6/10 | 96 |
| Georgia | $98k | $97k | 5.3/10 | 416 |
| South Carolina | $96k | $96k | 5.8/10 | 248 |
| Massachusetts | $96k | $86k | 5.7/10 | 351 |
| Rhode Island | $96k | $88k | 4.8/10 | 33 |
| Florida | $95k | $92k | 5.5/10 | 820 |
| New Jersey | $95k | $81k | 6.4/10 | 276 |
| Connecticut | $95k | $85k | 5.3/10 | 107 |
| Pennsylvania | $94k | $94k | 5.7/10 | 437 |
| Michigan | $94k | $94k | 5.8/10 | 415 |
| Arizona | $94k | $91k | 5.7/10 | 284 |
| North Carolina | $94k | $95k | 5.7/10 | 402 |
| Vermont | $93k | $87k | 5.3/10 | 37 |
| Texas | $93k | $96k | 5.6/10 | 1422 |
| Minnesota | $93k | $85k | 5.8/10 | 276 |
| Illinois | $93k | $88k | 5.5/10 | 519 |
| New York | $93k | $80k | 5.9/10 | 563 |
| Iowa | $93k | $102k | 5.5/10 | 113 |
| Maryland | $92k | $83k | 5.7/10 | 258 |
| North Dakota | $92k | $101k | 5.7/10 | 40 |
| New Hampshire | $92k | $88k | 5.5/10 | 101 |
| Louisiana | $92k | $101k | 5.1/10 | 144 |
| Kentucky | $91k | $97k | 5.3/10 | 177 |
| Missouri | $91k | $95k | 5.6/10 | 249 |
| New Mexico | $90k | $92k | 5.6/10 | 67 |
| Delaware | $90k | $84k | 5.5/10 | 71 |
| Tennessee | $89k | $96k | 5.8/10 | 247 |
| Ohio | $87k | $91k | 5.7/10 | 563 |
| Oklahoma | $86k | $93k | 5.1/10 | 159 |
| Alabama | $86k | $92k | 5.8/10 | 83 |
| Indiana | $84k | $88k | 5.4/10 | 207 |
| Wisconsin | $83k | $84k | 5.8/10 | 224 |
| Utah | $79k | $76k | 5.5/10 | 61 |
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Per Diem Occupational Therapist Jobs: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Finding per diem occupational therapist jobs that prioritize work-life balance is a top priority for healthcare professionals facing burnout. 2,347+ positions on WeekdayDoc meet these criteria, with pay ranging from $85K to $137K.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Per Diem Occupational Therapist Jobs on this page have an average score of 4.3/10, 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 per diem occupational therapist jobs include UHS, Ivy Rehab, Classic Home Care, Healthpro Heritage, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for per diem occupational therapist jobs, Cyti Clinics (score: 96.3/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (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 $103K, trending down 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 3,331+ 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 $85K to $137K per year, with a median near $108K. 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 right now?
Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include UHS, Ivy Rehab, Classic Home Care, Healthpro Heritage, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many per diem occupational therapist jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 2,347+ 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Per Diem Occupational Therapist Jobs
LEARNING SERVICES84+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
Lifepoint Health69+ open roles here · WLB 56/100
Adams Place54+ open roles here · WLB 72/100
Center Well51+ open roles here · WLB 72/100
Healthpro Heritage48+ open roles here · WLB 74/100
Encompass Health42+ open roles here · WLB 39/100
PARS Therapy41+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
EmpowerMe Wellness34+ open roles here · WLB 70/100
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