Occupational Therapists Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $92,750 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.59
10th percentile $69,200
90th percentile $127,100
Employed locally 140
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,200
    25th
    $78,420
    50th (median)
    $92,750
    75th
    $106,060
    90th
    $127,100

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 147% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 47% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $109,820
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $104,000
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $102,700
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $101,500
    Florence, SC $101,000
    Homosassa Springs, FL $100,050

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,260
    Physicians, All Other $229,420
    Nurse Practitioners $118,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Tallahassee, FL is $44.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Tallahassee, FL is 5.7% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $69,200 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,420.