What are the main factors that influence an Occupational Therapist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Occupational Therapist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Occupational Therapist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Occupational Therapist's salary?

An Occupational Therapist's salary grows with experience: starting around $106,387 for beginners, reaching about $109,855 at mid-level, and approach $113,958 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Occupational Therapist?

Occupational Therapist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Occupational Therapist roles are District of Columbia $119,358, California $118,906, Massachusetts $117,321. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Occupational Therapist roles make?

Salaries for Occupational Therapist level roles vary by specialization: Pediatric Occupational Therapist: $120,332; School Occupational Therapist: $110,180; Lead Occupational Therapist: $109,497; Certified Occupational Therapist: $107,900; Registered Occupational Therapist: $107,890.

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Occupational Therapist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Occupational Therapist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Delaware is $109,171 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

However, an Occupational Therapist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,678
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,693 to $118,335
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,974

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Occupational Therapist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,335	$9,861	$2,276	$57
Average	$109,171	$9,098	$2,099	$52
25th Percentile	$100,693	$8,391	$1,936	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Occupational Therapist Salaries

An Occupational Therapist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Occupational Therapist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Occupational Therapist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $106,387
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,640
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,855
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,685
Expert (over 8 years): $113,958

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Occupational Therapist	$106,387
Intermediate Level Occupational Therapist	$106,640
Senior Level Occupational Therapist	$109,855
Specialist Level Occupational Therapist	$113,685
Expert Level Occupational Therapist	$113,958

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How Do Occupational Therapist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Occupational Therapists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $119,358.
California: $118,906.
Massachusetts: $117,321.

District of Columbia $119,358 California $118,906 Massachusetts $117,321 Washington $116,890 New Jersey $116,847 Alaska $116,696 Connecticut $115,208 New York $114,604

Hawaii $112,675 Rhode Island $111,769 Maryland $111,155 Minnesota $110,314 Colorado $109,990 Illinois $109,883 Oregon $109,473 Delaware $109,171

New Hampshire $108,981 Virginia $108,557 Pennsylvania $107,317 Nevada $106,692 North Dakota $106,487 Michigan $106,163 Wisconsin $106,045 Vermont $105,808

Texas $105,150 Maine $105,107 Arizona $105,042 Ohio $104,967 Georgia $103,975 Indiana $103,479 Wyoming $103,382 Utah $103,231

Iowa $103,167 Kansas $102,649 Louisiana $102,498 North Carolina $102,444 Missouri $102,423 Florida $102,002 Montana $101,776 Nebraska $101,560

Kentucky $101,442 South Carolina $101,010 Tennessee $100,741 Idaho $100,633 New Mexico $99,846 Oklahoma $99,674 Alabama $99,038 South Dakota $97,970

Arkansas $97,388 West Virginia $97,076 Mississippi $96,138

Top Paying Cities for Occupational Therapists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $108,680
Little Creek: $109,475
Magnolia: $109,318

Lincoln, DE $108,680 Little Creek, DE $109,475 Magnolia, DE $109,318 Milford, DE $108,955 Marydel, DE $109,134 Millsboro, DE $108,224 Millville, DE $108,391 Milton, DE $108,578

Nassau, DE $108,657 Ocean View, DE $108,372 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,580 Seaford, DE $108,642 Selbyville, DE $108,192 Smyrna, DE $109,551 Viola, DE $109,046 Woodside, DE $109,339

Bear, DE $109,087 Newark, DE $109,046 Claymont, DE $109,269 Delaware City, DE $109,155 Hockessin, DE $109,036 Kirkwood, DE $109,134 Middletown, DE $109,176 Montchanin, DE $109,061

New Castle, DE $109,077 Odessa, DE $109,230 Port Penn, DE $109,304 Rockland, DE $109,072 Saint Georges, DE $109,142 Townsend, DE $109,310 Winterthur, DE $109,085 Lewes, DE $108,620

Wilmington, DE $109,042 Dover, DE $109,475 Dover Afb, DE $108,898 Bethany Beach, DE $108,258 Bethel, DE $108,370 Bridgeville, DE $108,626 Camden Wyoming, DE $109,167 Cheswold, DE $109,440

Clayton, DE $109,443 Dagsboro, DE $108,183 Delmar, DE $108,009 Ellendale, DE $108,337 Felton, DE $108,947 Fenwick Island, DE $108,206 Frankford, DE $108,018 Frederica, DE $109,055

Georgetown, DE $108,142 Greenwood, DE $108,643 Harbeson, DE $108,257 Harrington, DE $108,809 Hartly, DE $109,147 Houston, DE $108,654 Kenton, DE $109,448 Laurel, DE $108,077

Yorklyn, DE $109,069

Occupational Therapist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Occupational Therapist salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $116,553. While startup companies pay approximate $99,097.

Occupational Therapist Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$99,097
Growth Stage	51~500	$104,673
Established	501~5000	$112,698
Enterprise	5000+	$116,553

Occupational Therapist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Occupational Therapist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Occupational Therapist positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Occupational Therapist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Occupational Therapist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$131,005	$63.0	20%

Occupational Therapist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Occupational Therapist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$100,693

Average $109,171/year

$118,335

$8,391

Average $9,098/month

$9,861

$1,936

Average $2,099/week

$2,276

$48

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,335	$9,861	$2,276	$57
Average	$109,171	$9,098	$2,099	$52
25th Percentile	$100,693	$8,391	$1,936	$48

Occupational Therapist Salary Growth & Career Path

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