Occupational Therapists pay range in Gainesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,300 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Gainesville earn between $81,840 and $98,820.
- $64K10th
- $82K25th
- $97KMedian
- $99K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,920 | $7,743 | $44.67 |
| Median | $97,130 | $8,094 | $46.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,840 | $6,820 | $39.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,820 | $8,235 | $47.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Gainesville vs. Florida and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Gainesville earn about the same as the Florida average ($95,620) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $92,920 | $97,130 | $64,240 | $109,300 | 340 |
| Florida | $95,620 | $99,360 | $66,230 | $117,950 | 10,650 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Gainesville
On the average salary of $92,920, a single filer in Gainesville takes home about $74,199 a year, or $6,183 a month and $2,854 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Gainesville a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Gainesville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.7), so the average $92,920 buys what about $96,058 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Gainesville ($47,020). A typical home costs $306,605, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Florida cities
Gainesville ranks 15th of 22 Florida metro areas for this job; Naples pays the most ($103,570).
- Naples$103,570
- Homosassa Springs$100,530
- Panama City$100,430
- Punta Gorda$99,540
- Orlando$99,470
- Sebastian$99,080
- Fort Myers$98,890
- Sarasota$96,990
- Tampa$96,110
- Gainesville$92,920
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Gainesville: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Gainesville?
$44.67 an hour on average, and $46.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Gainesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Gainesville?
About $74,199 a year ($6,183 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,920. Florida has no state income tax.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Gainesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Gainesville, FL (23540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.11, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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