Occupational Therapists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $107,500 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.68
10th percentile $83,730
90th percentile $121,320
Employed locally 50
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,730
    25th
    $94,260
    50th (median)
    $107,500
    75th
    $119,410
    90th
    $121,320

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 158% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 58% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,050
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,010

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,240
    Physicians, All Other $293,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,250
    Pharmacists $141,620
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,370
    Dental Hygienists $107,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Yakima, WA is $51.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.50 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Yakima, WA is 9.3% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $83,730 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,260.