Occupational Therapists Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $96,160 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.23
10th percentile $75,510
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 280
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,510
    25th
    $85,850
    50th (median)
    $96,160
    75th
    $103,880
    90th
    $104,330

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 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
    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 Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,710
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,990
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,850
    Pharmacists $134,070
    Physicians, All Other $291,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Gainesville, FL is $46.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Gainesville, FL is 2.2% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $75,510 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,850.