Occupational Therapists Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,240 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.27
10th percentile $73,030
90th percentile $126,840
Employed locally 130
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,030
    25th
    $83,130
    50th (median)
    $96,240
    75th
    $107,630
    90th
    $126,840

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $88,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,380
    Nurse Practitioners $117,520
    Pharmacists $132,600
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Maryland is $46.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.49 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Maryland is 2.1% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $73,030 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,130.