Occupational Therapists Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $79,040 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.00
10th percentile $56,780
90th percentile $105,880
Employed locally 210
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,780
    25th
    $67,870
    50th (median)
    $79,040
    75th
    $93,600
    90th
    $105,880

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 115% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 15% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,750
    Kingston, NY $99,180
    Albany, GA $97,620
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $88,590
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $86,500

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,390
    Pharmacists $127,230
    Physical Therapists $84,140
    Nurse Practitioners $126,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Utica, NY is $38.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.87 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Utica, NY is 19.6% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $56,780 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,870.