As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Pediatric Occupational Therapist in the US is $120,369, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,315 weekly, or $10,031 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Pediatric Occupational Therapist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Pediatric Occupational Therapist in the US vary widely, spanning from $102,524 to $139,672. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($111,028) and 75th percentile ($130,473), while top earners (90th percentile) make $139,672 per year. This $19,445 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Medical Records Audit, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Pediatric Occupational Therapist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 38 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Pediatric Occupational Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pediatric Occupational Therapist Salary $102,524 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pediatric Occupational Therapist Salary $111,028 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pediatric Occupational Therapist Salary $120,369 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pediatric Occupational Therapist Salary $130,473 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pediatric Occupational Therapist Salary $139,672 US September 01, 2026
25% $111,028 10% $102,524 90% $139,672 75% $130,473 $120,369 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist ?

An occupational therapist (OT) works with a client to help them achieve a fulfilled and satisfied state in life through the use of "purposeful activity or interventions designed to achieve occupational outcomes which promote health, prevent injury or disability to develop, improve, sustain or restore the highest possible level of independence." A practical definition for OT can also be illustrated with the use of models such as the Occupational Performance Model (Australia), known as the OPM(A). At the core of this approach is the ideology that occupational therapists are concerned with the ...

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