Occupational Therapists Salary in Gadsden, AL

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

Median annual salary $92,990 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.71
10th percentile $72,580
90th percentile $118,510
Employed locally 70
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,580
    25th
    $84,550
    50th (median)
    $92,990
    75th
    $105,800
    90th
    $118,510

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 175% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 75% 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $47,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,990
    Nurse Practitioners $96,430
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,400
    Pharmacists $128,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Gadsden, AL is $44.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.71 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Gadsden, AL is 5.4% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $72,580 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,550.