Occupational Therapists Salary in Alaska

Occupational therapists in Alaska earn the most in Fairbanks (average $114,490 a year) and the least in Anchorage ($107,140), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapists average at $108,000 and the median at $103,680 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $101,280.

Occupational Therapists average salary by city in Alaska

Fairbanks$114,490
Anchorage$107,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fairbanks	$114,490	$103,850	$102,580	$89,374	103
Anchorage	$107,140	$103,680	$100,480	$84,203	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapists salary in other states

Occupational Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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