Occupational Therapist Salary in Portland, OR
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The median occupational therapist in the Portland area earns $112,100 a year ($53.89 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($100,330) and about the same as the Oregon median ($112,310). Half of the 730 occupational therapists there earn between $99,800 and $128,590.
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,490 | $78,500 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $99,800 | $99,800 | $82,510 |
| Median | $112,100 | $112,310 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $128,590 | $127,540 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $131,710 | $131,340 | $131,950 |
| Average | $114,410 | $112,000 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 730 | 1,170 | 162,450 |
Portland, OR ranks 8th 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
- Las Vegas, NV: $110,520
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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.