Occupational Therapist Salary in Washington, DC
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The median occupational therapist in the Washington area earns $102,960 a year ($49.50 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($100,330). Half of the 2,640 occupational therapists there earn between $93,140 and $128,850.
Median $102,960
10th: $79,65090th: $138,150
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,650 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $93,140 | $82,510 |
| Median | $102,960 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $128,850 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $138,150 | $131,950 |
| Average | $109,170 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 2,640 | 162,450 |
Washington, DC ranks 22nd 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.