Occupational Therapists Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 51 · CA
20.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $121,920 ≈ $59/hr
Median annual salary $124,510
Employment 13,810
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $85,550P25 $103,950 Median $124,510P75 $136,380P90 $158,560
About 80% of occupational therapistss in California earn between $85,550 and $158,560. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean occupational therapists salary in California is $121,920, about 20.4% above the U.S. average ($101,280). That works out to roughly $59/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $136,870 | $137,450 | 840 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $136,770 | $136,250 | 1,560 |
| Vallejo, CA | $135,000 | $128,760 | 100 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $130,420 | $131,980 | 100 |
| Chico, CA | $129,260 | $121,440 | 70 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $128,010 | $128,610 | 130 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $125,890 | $122,310 | 170 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $124,800 | $118,750 | 40 |