Occupational Therapist Salary in Phoenix, AZ
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The median occupational therapist in the Phoenix area earns $105,060 a year ($50.51 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($100,330) and 1% above the Arizona median ($103,660). Half of the 2,070 occupational therapists there earn between $85,970 and $123,640.
| Annual pay | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,160 | $78,160 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $85,970 | $85,980 | $82,510 |
| Median | $105,060 | $103,660 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $123,640 | $122,900 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $133,680 | $131,950 | $131,950 |
| Average | $105,650 | $104,960 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 2,070 | 2,680 | 162,450 |
Phoenix, AZ ranks 17th 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.