Occupational Therapist Salary in Denver, CO
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The median occupational therapist in the Denver area earns $107,500 a year ($51.68 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($100,330) and 1% above the Colorado median ($106,720). Half of the 1,870 occupational therapists there earn between $94,210 and $127,330.
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,170 | $81,390 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $94,210 | $94,210 | $82,510 |
| Median | $107,500 | $106,720 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $127,330 | $128,250 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $157,820 | $157,820 | $131,950 |
| Average | $110,720 | $111,620 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 1,870 | 3,390 | 162,450 |
Denver, CO ranks 12th 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.