Occupational Therapists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $115,380 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $55.47
10th percentile $78,730
90th percentile $149,860
Employed locally 4,500
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,730
    25th
    $99,850
    50th (median)
    $115,380
    75th
    $129,970
    90th
    $149,860

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 123% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 23% 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
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,600
    Pharmacists $158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Los Angeles, CA is $55.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.39 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 17.3% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $78,730 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,850.