California

Occupational Therapists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$121,920
+20.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$58.61
 
10th Percentile
$85,550
Entry level
90th Percentile
$158,560
Senior level
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Salary Range

Occupational Therapists in California earn between $85,550 and $158,560, with a mean of $121,920. The national average for this role is $101,276.

$121,920 mean
10th Percentile$85,55090th Percentile$158,560

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$121,920
National Average$101,276
Nevada$112,290
Oregon$112,000
Colorado$111,620
District of Columbia$110,850
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.