Occupational Therapists Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $99,490 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.83
10th percentile $82,300
90th percentile $108,930
Employed locally 330
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,300
    25th
    $91,380
    50th (median)
    $99,490
    75th
    $108,790
    90th
    $108,930

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 136% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 36% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $109,820
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $104,000
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $102,700
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $101,500
    Florence, SC $101,000
    Homosassa Springs, FL $100,050

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,090
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,770
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,320
    Nurse Practitioners $143,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,750
    Physical Therapists $98,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Cape Coral?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Cape Coral, FL is $47.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.82 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Cape Coral, FL is 1.2% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $82,300 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,380.