Occupational Therapists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $103,090 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.56
10th percentile $77,650
90th percentile $129,440
Employed locally 1,780
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,650
    25th
    $85,250
    50th (median)
    $103,090
    75th
    $116,670
    90th
    $129,440

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 122% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 22% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $105,100
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $104,720
    Tucson, AZ $97,080
    Yuma, AZ $94,920
    Flagstaff, AZ $89,010
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $83,030

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,880
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,580
    Nurse Practitioners $134,630
    Pharmacists $136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Phoenix, AZ is $49.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.27 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $77,650 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,250.