Occupational Therapists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $134,720 +37% vs national
Median hourly $64.77
10th percentile $85,750
90th percentile $178,900
Employed locally 700
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,750
    25th
    $123,550
    50th (median)
    $134,720
    75th
    $159,890
    90th
    $178,900

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 86% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Napa, CA $124,680

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Napa, CA $124,680

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in San Jose, CA is $64.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.73 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in San Jose, CA is 37% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $85,750 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,550.