Occupational Therapists Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $94,290 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.33
10th percentile $46,840
90th percentile $126,510
Employed locally 40
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,840
    25th
    $70,690
    50th (median)
    $94,290
    75th
    $116,950
    90th
    $126,510

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 168% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 68% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,010
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $96,800
    Wheeling, WV-OH $94,860
    Charleston, WV $92,440
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $89,440
    Winchester, VA-WV $85,830

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,410
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,410
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,360
    Nurse Practitioners$124,790
    Pharmacists$134,140
    Physical Therapists$102,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Parkersburg, WV is $45.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.28 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Parkersburg, WV is 4.1% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $46,840 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,690.