Occupational Therapists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $126,220 +28.4% vs national
Median hourly $60.68
10th percentile $100,110
90th percentile $156,750
Employed locally 90
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,110
    25th
    $114,430
    50th (median)
    $126,220
    75th
    $137,050
    90th
    $156,750

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 123% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 23% 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
    Napa, CA $124,680

    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
    Napa, CA $124,680

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,180
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,330
    Dental Hygienists $131,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA is $60.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.84 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 28.4% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $100,110 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,430.