Occupational Therapists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $83,920 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.35
10th percentile $59,400
90th percentile $110,630
Employed locally 540
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,400
    25th
    $72,790
    50th (median)
    $83,920
    75th
    $100,210
    90th
    $110,630

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 97% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,750
    Kingston, NY $99,180
    Albany, GA $97,620
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $88,590
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $86,500

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,340
    Pharmacists $133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $79,200
    Nurse Practitioners $129,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Albany, NY is $40.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.89 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Albany, NY is 14.7% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Albany?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $59,400 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,790.