How much does a OT earn in the US?

Occupational Therapist roles we recruit are advertised at roughly $78k – $108k: $78k at entry, $92k mid-career and $108k at senior or supervisory level. Setting, caseload size and payer mix move the figure more than years of experience do. Ranges reflect what we typically see advertised on roles we recruit for in the US. They are a market guide, not a survey, and vary by setting, caseload and experience.

Is there an OT licensure compact?

Yes. The OT Licensure Compact is being implemented across participating states and will make multi-state practice significantly easier as it goes live.

OT Jobs in the US — Live OT Roles & Pay

What do OT jobs pay, and where are they?

Occupational Therapist (OT) roles in the US are advertised at roughly $78k – $108k, with entry roles near $78k and senior or supervisory roles near $108k. Consistently short in pediatrics and school contracts, especially where sensory integration or feeding experience is needed. OT work is delivered in person, so location and drive time matter more than for most clinical roles.

Live OT roles

Pediatric OT - School-Based - Memphis, TN
Occupational Therapist role in Memphis, Tennessee, paying $71,000 - $89,000 a year, offering a school district caseload on an academic calendar with IEP-aligned goals. Take a Seat People recruits this role directly with the employer, and we confirm caseload, supervision and pay in writing before the job goes live.
Employer
Confidential OT provider — Memphis, TN
Location
Memphis, TN
Advertised pay
$71,000 - $89,000
Contract
full time · OT
Full details
Pediatric OT - School-Based - Jersey Shore, NJ
Occupational Therapist role in Jersey Shore, New Jersey, paying $85,500 - $107,000 a year, offering a school district caseload on an academic calendar with IEP-aligned goals. Take a Seat People recruits this role directly with the employer, and we confirm caseload, supervision and pay in writing before the job goes live.
Employer
Confidential OT provider — Jersey Shore, NJ
Location
Jersey Shore, NJ
Advertised pay
$85,500 - $107,000
Contract
full time · OT
Full details
Pediatric OT - School-Based - Tucson, AZ
Occupational Therapist role in Tucson, Arizona, paying $76,500 - $95,500 a year, offering a school district caseload on an academic calendar with IEP-aligned goals. Take a Seat People recruits this role directly with the employer, and we confirm caseload, supervision and pay in writing before the job goes live.
Employer
Confidential OT provider — Tucson, AZ
Location
Tucson, AZ
Advertised pay
$76,500 - $95,500
Contract
full time · OT
Full details
Pediatric OT - Early Intervention - Los Angeles, CA
Occupational Therapist role in Los Angeles, California, paying $87,500 - $109,000 a year, offering birth-to-three home visits with a family-coaching model. Take a Seat People recruits this role directly with the employer, and we confirm caseload, supervision and pay in writing before the job goes live.
Employer
Confidential OT provider — Los Angeles, CA
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Advertised pay
$87,500 - $109,000
Contract
full time · OT
Full details

OT jobs by state

Are there OT jobs near me?

Start with your state page: it carries the licensure position, the local market read and every live role we hold there. If nothing is open, that is usually timing rather than absence — OT searches move quickly and most never reach a board.

OT pay by state

What a OT offer is worth depends on licensure, setting mix and cost of living as much as the headline number.

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Is there an OT licensure compact?: Yes. The OT Licensure Compact is being implemented across participating states and will make multi-state practice significantly easier as it goes live.

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What do OT jobs pay, and where are they?

Live OT roles

Pediatric OT - School-Based - Memphis, TN

Pediatric OT - School-Based - Jersey Shore, NJ

Pediatric OT - School-Based - Tucson, AZ

Pediatric OT - Early Intervention - Los Angeles, CA

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OT pay by state

OT questions we get asked

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