Occupational Therapists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $123,900 +26% vs national
Median hourly $59.57
10th percentile $94,590
90th percentile $151,360
Employed locally 650
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,590
    25th
    $102,960
    50th (median)
    $123,900
    75th
    $134,700
    90th
    $151,360

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 132% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 32% 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
    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

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    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Sacramento, CA is $59.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.49 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Sacramento, CA is 26% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $94,590 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,960.