Occupational Therapists Salary in New Jersey

Occupational therapists in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $103,660 a year) and the least in Vineland ($97,620), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapists average at $110,150 and the median at $103,410 for 6,290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $101,280.

Occupational Therapists average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$103,660
Atlantic City$99,930
Vineland$97,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$103,660	$101,370	$89,080	$77,342	103
Atlantic City	$99,930	$97,130	$83,470	$74,955	99
Vineland	$97,620	$95,440	$82,210	$73,477	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapists salary in other states

Occupational Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

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.
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.

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