Occupational Therapists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $97,830 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.03
10th percentile $45,550
90th percentile $126,120
Employed locally 110
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,550
    25th
    $80,330
    50th (median)
    $97,830
    75th
    $114,420
    90th
    $126,120

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 104% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 4% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $108,810
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $108,720
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $108,690
    Yakima, WA $107,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,050

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,220
    Pharmacists $150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,270
    Physical Therapists $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Olympia, WA is $47.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.05 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Olympia, WA is 0.5% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $45,550 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,330.