Occupational Therapist Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median occupational therapist in the Buffalo area earns $81,560 a year ($39.21 an hour), 19% below the U.S. median ($100,330) and 15% below the New York State median ($96,390). Half of the 970 occupational therapists there earn between $65,890 and $101,050.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,560 | $64,770 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $65,890 | $76,980 | $82,510 |
| Median | $81,560 | $96,390 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $101,050 | $114,400 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $106,620 | $133,700 | $131,950 |
| Average | $83,790 | $97,650 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 970 | 11,690 | 162,450 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 50th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- New York, NY: $101,460
- 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
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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.