Occupational Therapist Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median occupational therapist in the Atlanta area earns $106,160 a year ($51.04 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($100,330) and 2% above the Georgia median ($104,010). Half of the 2,120 occupational therapists there earn between $86,860 and $122,970.
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,600 | $75,290 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $86,860 | $82,320 | $82,510 |
| Median | $106,160 | $104,010 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $122,970 | $118,560 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $131,010 | $128,610 | $131,950 |
| Average | $106,200 | $101,460 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 2,120 | 3,650 | 162,450 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 13th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- San Jose, CA: $136,870
- San Francisco, CA: $136,770
- Sacramento, CA: $122,780
- Austin, TX: $122,050
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,040
- San Diego, CA: $121,680
- Riverside, CA: $119,530
- Portland, OR: $112,100
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.