Occupational Therapists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $102,310 +4% vs national
Median hourly $49.19
10th percentile $72,270
90th percentile $134,290
Employed locally 460
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,270
    25th
    $82,060
    50th (median)
    $102,310
    75th
    $127,150
    90th
    $134,290

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 150% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 50% above 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $124,270
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,690
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $116,200
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $108,720
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $108,690
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $108,270

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Albuquerque, NM is $49.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.96 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 4% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $72,270 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,060.