Occupational Therapists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $100,120 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.14
10th percentile $74,800
90th percentile $122,290
Employed locally 110
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,800
    25th
    $80,800
    50th (median)
    $100,120
    75th
    $117,220
    90th
    $122,290

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 111% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 11% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,690
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $105,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,050
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,010

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,180
    Physicians, All Other $212,870
    Nurse Practitioners $129,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,630
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,140
    Pharmacists $137,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Charlottesville, VA is $48.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.10 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 1.8% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $74,800 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,800.