Occupational Therapists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $138,150 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Washington earn between $93,140 and $128,850.
- $80K10th
- $93K25th
- $103KMedian
- $129K75th
- $138K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,170 | $9,098 | $52.49 |
| Median | $102,960 | $8,580 | $49.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $93,140 | $7,762 | $44.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $128,850 | $10,738 | $61.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Washington earn about the same as the Washington, D.C. average ($110,850) and 8% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $109,170 | $102,960 | $79,650 | $138,150 | 2,640 |
| Washington, D.C. | $110,850 | $109,170 | $81,760 | $129,810 | 540 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $109,170, a single filer in Washington takes home about $79,320 a year, or $6,610 a month and $3,051 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $81,520 | $6,793 |
| Working in MD | $80,643 | $6,720 |
| Working in VA | $80,168 | $6,681 |
| Working in DC | $79,320 | $6,610 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $109,170 buys what about $100,263 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$96,100
- Baltimore, MD$103,600
- Winchester, VA$108,700
- Lexington Park, MD$109,310
- Gettysburg, PA$109,260
- Chambersburg, PA$98,370
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 Washington: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Washington?
$52.49 an hour on average, and $49.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $93,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Washington?
About $79,320 a year ($6,610 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,170.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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