Occupational Therapist Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median occupational therapist in the Seattle area earns $109,860 a year ($52.82 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($100,330) and 2% above the Washington median ($107,670). Half of the 2,020 occupational therapists there earn between $97,140 and $129,930.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,650 | $83,110 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $97,140 | $95,650 | $82,510 |
| Median | $109,860 | $107,670 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $129,930 | $127,390 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $138,050 | $135,290 | $131,950 |
| Average | $113,270 | $110,100 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 2,020 | 3,340 | 162,450 |
Seattle, WA ranks 10th 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.