Occupational Therapist Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median occupational therapist in the Richmond area earns $105,550 a year ($50.75 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($100,330) and 5% above the Virginia median ($100,710). Half of the 740 occupational therapists there earn between $84,130 and $118,670.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,930 | $70,200 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $84,130 | $83,740 | $82,510 |
| Median | $105,550 | $100,710 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $118,670 | $118,740 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $122,460 | $134,570 | $131,950 |
| Average | $103,370 | $102,130 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 740 | 4,150 | 162,450 |
Richmond, VA ranks 15th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $99,400
- 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.