Occupational Therapists Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $92,720 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.58
10th percentile $71,930
90th percentile $126,880
Employed locally 60
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,930
    25th
    $80,250
    50th (median)
    $92,720
    75th
    $114,110
    90th
    $126,880

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 163% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 63% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $124,270
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,690
    California $119,470

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $65,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $39,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,100
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,800
    Nurse Practitioners $103,860
    Physicians, All Other $363,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Dothan, AL is $44.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.50 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Dothan, AL is 5.7% below 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $71,930 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,250.