Occupational Therapists Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,430 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.32
10th percentile $60,010
90th percentile $130,560
Employed locally 60
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,010
    25th
    $83,830
    50th (median)
    $98,430
    75th
    $112,330
    90th
    $130,560

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,440
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,360
    Emergency Medical Technicians$46,500
    Physicians, All Other$215,480
    Physical Therapists$101,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Northwest Virginia is $47.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.17 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Northwest Virginia is 0.1% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,010 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,830.