Occupational Therapists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $101,410 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.76
10th percentile $71,020
90th percentile $128,690
Employed locally 2,150
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,020
    25th
    $81,990
    50th (median)
    $101,410
    75th
    $114,460
    90th
    $128,690

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 117% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 17% 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
    Dalton, GA $111,580
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $104,670
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $104,270
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $101,840
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $97,840
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $97,620

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Atlanta, GA is $48.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.98 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Atlanta, GA is 3.1% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $71,020 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,990.