Occupational Therapist Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median occupational therapist in the Birmingham area earns $95,250 a year ($45.79 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($100,330) and 1% above the Alabama median ($94,050). Half of the 540 occupational therapists there earn between $84,160 and $112,970.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,770 | $76,670 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $84,160 | $82,500 | $82,510 |
| Median | $95,250 | $94,050 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $112,970 | $107,650 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $127,050 | $123,870 | $131,950 |
| Average | $97,770 | $95,760 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 540 | 1,500 | 162,450 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 43rd 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.