Occupational Therapists Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Occupational Therapists in New York earn a median salary of $83,883 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.7% vs the national median of $98,340. An estimated 13,830 occupational therapists are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $75,520 to $102,750 depending on location.
$83,883
Avg median salary in New York
$102,750
Highest paying metro
$75,520
Lowest paying metro
13,830
Employed in New York
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Occupational Therapists salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $102,750 | $84,910 | $129,370 | 9,630 |
| Kingston, NY | $99,180 | $79,400 | $115,010 | 70 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $88,590 | $75,430 | $104,330 | 340 |
| Watertown, NY | $86,500 | $68,650 | $101,440 | 60 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $84,570 | $72,430 | $98,220 | 170 |
| Albany, NY | $83,920 | $72,790 | $100,210 | 540 |
| Central East New York | $82,440 | $68,500 | $100,190 | 220 |
| Syracuse, NY | $81,930 | $69,260 | $101,440 | 460 |
| Binghamton, NY | $81,390 | $65,960 | $104,130 | 140 |
| Elmira, NY | $80,350 | $80,350 | $91,420 | 40 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $80,300 | $64,200 | $102,380 | 70 |
| Ithaca, NY | $79,200 | $66,900 | $99,220 | 40 |
| Utica, NY | $79,040 | $67,870 | $93,600 | 210 |
| Rochester, NY | $78,890 | $63,650 | $98,360 | 680 |
| Buffalo, NY | $77,550 | $63,520 | $94,270 | 920 |
| Southwest New York | $75,520 | $60,040 | $98,750 | 240 |