Occupational Therapists Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $103,540 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.78
10th percentile $63,560
90th percentile $126,260
Employed locally 50
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,560
    25th
    $82,250
    50th (median)
    $103,540
    75th
    $116,570
    90th
    $126,260

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,320
    Medical Records Specialists $50,650
    Pharmacists $148,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,670
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Arizona is $49.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.07 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Arizona is 5.3% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,560 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,250.