The average salary for an occupational therapist in Washington is around $107,670 per year.
Avg Salary
Occupational therapists earn an average yearly salary of $107,670.
Wages typically start from $83,110 and go up to $135,290.
37% above national average Updated in 2025
Occupational therapist earnings by seniority
Top-level occupational therapist earnings begin at:
$65.04 per hour
$135,290 per year
Senior-level occupational therapist earnings begin at:
$61.25 per hour
$127,390 per year
Mid-level occupational therapist earnings begin at:
$51.77 per hour
$107,670 per year
Junior-level occupational therapist earnings begin at:
$45.99 per hour
$95,650 per year
Starting level occupational therapist earnings begin at:
$39.96 per hour
$83,110 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Occupational therapist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $99,700 |
| Ohio | $99,390 |
| Florida | $99,360 |
| Kansas | $99,170 |
| New Mexico | $99,170 |
| Louisiana | $98,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,440 |
| Idaho | $97,760 |
| Tennessee | $97,700 |
| Kentucky | $97,650 |
| Missouri | $97,290 |
| Utah | $97,150 |
| Indiana | $97,020 |
| New York | $96,390 |
| West Virginia | $96,190 |
| Mississippi | $94,930 |
| Alabama | $94,050 |
| Nebraska | $93,740 |
| Vermont | $93,340 |
| Minnesota | $93,050 |
| North Carolina | $92,940 |
| Wisconsin | $92,390 |
| Iowa | $89,910 |
| Michigan | $89,910 |
| Montana | $88,990 |
| Wyoming | $86,170 |
| South Dakota | $85,050 |
| Maine | $84,310 |
| New Hampshire | $83,900 |
| North Dakota | $83,200 |
| Puerto Rico | $37,490 |
| California | $124,510 |
| Oregon | $112,310 |
| Nevada | $110,520 |
| District of Columbia | $109,170 |
| Washington | $107,670 |
| Maryland | $106,980 |
| Colorado | $106,720 |
| Arkansas | $106,360 |
| Texas | $106,140 |
| Oklahoma | $104,300 |
| Georgia | $104,010 |
| Alaska | $103,680 |
| Arizona | $103,660 |
| New Jersey | $103,410 |
| Hawaii | $102,870 |
| Connecticut | $102,440 |
| Delaware | $102,130 |
| South Carolina | $101,130 |
| Massachusetts | $100,930 |
| Virginia | $100,710 |
| Rhode Island | $100,040 |
How do occupational therapist salaries compare to similar careers?
Occupational therapists earn about the same as related careers in Washington. On average, they make less than neuropsychologists but more than chiropractors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Neuropsychologist salary | $128K |
| MRI technologist salary | $123K |
| Epidemiologist salary | $108K |
| Geneticist salary | $108K |
| School psychologist salary | $109K |
| Occupational therapist salary | $108K |
| Physical therapist salary | $106K |
| Speech language pathologist salary | $106K |
| Operations research analyst salary | $98K |
| Chiropractor salary | $104K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)




