Occupational Therapist Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median occupational therapist in the San Francisco area earns $136,770 a year ($65.75 an hour), 36% above the U.S. median ($100,330) and 10% above the California median ($124,510). Half of the 1,560 occupational therapists there earn between $123,550 and $155,030.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,250 | $85,550 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $123,550 | $103,950 | $82,510 |
| Median | $136,770 | $124,510 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $155,030 | $136,380 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $171,460 | $158,560 | $131,950 |
| Average | $136,250 | $121,920 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 1,560 | 13,810 | 162,450 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd 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
- Sacramento, CA: $122,780
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,040
- Austin, TX: $122,050
- Portland, OR: $112,100
- Las Vegas, NV: $110,520
- Seattle, WA: $109,860
- San Antonio, TX: $107,650
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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.