Occupational Therapists Salary by State
The national median pay for occupational therapists is $100,330 a year. By state, it ranges from $83,200 in North Dakota to $124,510 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $71,690
- 25th percentile
- $82,510
- Median
- $100,330
- 75th percentile
- $116,670
- Top 10%
- $131,950
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 162,450 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $124,510 | +24% | $85,550 | $158,560 | 13,810 |
| 2 | Oregon | $112,310 | +12% | $78,500 | $131,340 | 1,170 |
| 3 | Nevada | $110,520 | +10% | $85,720 | $139,260 | 1,080 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $109,170 | +9% | $81,760 | $129,810 | 540 |
| 5 | Washington | $107,670 | +7% | $83,110 | $135,290 | 3,340 |
| 6 | Maryland | $106,980 | +7% | $76,650 | $132,300 | 2,390 |
| 7 | Colorado | $106,720 | +6% | $81,390 | $157,820 | 3,390 |
| 8 | Arkansas | $106,360 | +6% | $65,160 | $144,250 | 2,160 |
| 9 | Texas | $106,140 | +6% | $76,350 | $135,200 | 13,400 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $104,300 | +4% | $68,530 | $134,420 | 1,180 |
| 11 | Georgia | $104,010 | +4% | $75,290 | $128,610 | 3,650 |
| 12 | Alaska | $103,680 | +3% | $82,320 | $133,860 | 410 |
| 13 | Arizona | $103,660 | +3% | $78,160 | $131,950 | 2,680 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $103,410 | +3% | $78,690 | $159,230 | 6,290 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $102,870 | +3% | $78,670 | $118,240 | 390 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $102,440 | +2% | $76,360 | $127,630 | 3,150 |
| 17 | Delaware | $102,130 | +2% | $71,280 | $138,640 | 490 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $101,130 | +1% | $75,370 | $123,110 | 1,840 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $100,930 | +1% | $73,140 | $127,380 | 6,510 |
| 20 | Virginia | $100,710 | 0% | $70,200 | $134,570 | 4,150 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $100,040 | 0% | $75,760 | $126,630 | 770 |
| 22 | Illinois | $99,700 | −1% | $73,360 | $132,180 | 7,710 |
| 23 | Ohio | $99,390 | −1% | $70,080 | $123,800 | 6,760 |
| 24 | Florida | $99,360 | −1% | $66,230 | $117,950 | 10,650 |
| 25 | Kansas | $99,170 | −1% | $66,720 | $120,950 | 1,560 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $99,170 | −1% | $69,230 | $133,050 | 1,030 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $98,490 | −2% | $61,070 | $126,630 | 2,060 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $98,440 | −2% | $69,120 | $128,790 | 6,560 |
| 29 | Idaho | $97,760 | −3% | $69,440 | $152,880 | 840 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $97,700 | −3% | $68,520 | $119,070 | 2,490 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $97,650 | −3% | $71,030 | $119,250 | 2,190 |
| 32 | Missouri | $97,290 | −3% | $71,880 | $120,130 | 3,400 |
| 33 | Utah | $97,150 | −3% | $75,570 | $126,970 | 1,030 |
| 34 | Indiana | $97,020 | −3% | $69,550 | $119,950 | 3,830 |
| 35 | New York | $96,390 | −4% | $64,770 | $133,700 | 11,690 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $96,190 | −4% | $60,870 | $129,460 | 700 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $94,930 | −5% | $73,200 | $113,950 | 1,340 |
| 38 | Alabama | $94,050 | −6% | $76,670 | $123,870 | 1,500 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $93,740 | −7% | $70,370 | $107,780 | 1,500 |
| 40 | Vermont | $93,340 | −7% | $69,120 | $118,110 | 320 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $93,050 | −7% | $71,770 | $108,790 | 3,670 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $92,940 | −7% | $62,230 | $118,300 | 4,490 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $92,390 | −8% | $73,610 | $110,950 | 3,710 |
| 44 | Iowa | $89,910 | −10% | $64,610 | $109,200 | 1,290 |
| 45 | Michigan | $89,910 | −10% | $66,580 | $105,720 | 5,120 |
| 46 | Montana | $88,990 | −11% | $76,110 | $110,910 | 420 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $86,170 | −14% | $57,740 | $127,790 | 350 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $85,050 | −15% | $65,820 | $106,520 | 490 |
| 49 | Maine | $84,310 | −16% | $63,750 | $114,100 | 1,120 |
| 50 | New Hampshire | $83,900 | −16% | $64,150 | $115,050 | 1,240 |
| 51 | North Dakota | $83,200 | −17% | $66,890 | $106,300 | 570 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Occupational Therapists salary questions
Which state pays occupational therapists the most?
California, with a median of $124,510 a year (+24% vs. the national median of $100,330). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays occupational therapists the least?
North Dakota, with a median of $83,200 a year (−17% vs. national).
Where do most occupational therapists work?
California has the most jobs, about 13,810, with a median of $124,510.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.