Occupational Therapists Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $96,350 -2% vs national
Median hourly $46.32
10th percentile $78,600
90th percentile $119,290
Employed locally 280
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,600
    25th
    $82,760
    50th (median)
    $96,350
    75th
    $106,380
    90th
    $119,290

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $108,810
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $108,720
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $108,690
    Yakima, WA $107,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,050

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,600
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,630
    Pharmacists $146,700
    Physicians, All Other $293,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Spokane?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Spokane, WA is $46.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.00 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Spokane, WA is 2% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $78,600 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,760.