Occupational Therapist Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median occupational therapist in the Tampa area earns $97,720 a year ($46.98 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($100,330) and 2% below the Florida median ($99,360). Half of the 1,660 occupational therapists there earn between $83,320 and $102,720.
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,520 | $66,230 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $83,320 | $81,360 | $82,510 |
| Median | $97,720 | $99,360 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $102,720 | $104,830 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $112,020 | $117,950 | $131,950 |
| Average | $96,110 | $95,620 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 1,660 | 10,650 | 162,450 |
Tampa, FL ranks 41st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- Miami, FL: $101,480
- Orlando, FL: $99,520
- Jacksonville, FL: $99,340
- San Jose, CA: $136,870
- San Francisco, CA: $136,770
- Sacramento, CA: $122,780
- Austin, TX: $122,050
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,040
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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.