Occupational Therapists Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $94,850 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.60
10th percentile $70,330
90th percentile $114,130
Employed locally 220
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,330
    25th
    $78,460
    50th (median)
    $94,850
    75th
    $103,560
    90th
    $114,130

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 129% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 29% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $109,820
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $104,000
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $102,700
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $101,500
    Florence, SC $101,000
    Homosassa Springs, FL $100,050

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,310
    Nurse Practitioners $124,760
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,990
    Pharmacists $140,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Pensacola, FL is $45.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.43 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Pensacola, FL is 3.5% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $70,330 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,460.