Occupational Therapist Salary in Virginia Beach, VA
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The median occupational therapist in the Virginia Beach area earns $99,400 a year ($47.79 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($100,330) and 1% below the Virginia median ($100,710). Half of the 830 occupational therapists there earn between $79,540 and $116,490.
| Annual pay | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,000 | $70,200 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $79,540 | $83,740 | $82,510 |
| Median | $99,400 | $100,710 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $116,490 | $118,740 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $131,370 | $134,570 | $131,950 |
| Average | $96,140 | $102,130 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 830 | 4,150 | 162,450 |
Virginia Beach, VA ranks 36th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- Richmond, VA: $105,550
- 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.