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Occupational Therapists

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Occupational Therapists

National Avg Annual Salary

$98,240

National Avg Hourly Wage

$47.23

National Total Employment

152,280

Top Metro Avg Salary

$137,950

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Highest Paying State

California leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $117,120.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 12,020 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $137,950.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 9,630 jobs.

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Top States for Occupational Therapists

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
California CA $117,120 12,020 Open
Nevada NV $110,320 1,090 Open
Oregon OR $108,430 1,420 Open
District of Columbia DC $107,690 530 Open
New Jersey NJ $107,600 4,830 Open
Colorado CO $106,590 3,740 Open
Washington WA $105,160 3,410 Open
Texas TX $103,150 11,700 Open
New Mexico NM $102,560 860 Open
Oklahoma OK $102,140 1,230 Open

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