Occupational Therapists pay range in Fairbanks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $155,710 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Fairbanks earn between $102,580 and $127,570.
- $85K10th
- $103K25th
- $104KMedian
- $128K75th
- $156K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $114,490 | $9,541 | $55.04 |
| Median | $103,850 | $8,654 | $49.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $102,580 | $8,548 | $49.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $127,570 | $10,631 | $61.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Fairbanks vs. Alaska and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Fairbanks earn 6% more than the Alaska average ($108,000) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | $114,490 | $103,850 | $85,260 | $155,710 | 30 |
| Alaska | $108,000 | $103,680 | $82,320 | $133,860 | 410 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Fairbanks
On the average salary of $114,490, a single filer in Fairbanks takes home about $89,374 a year, or $7,448 a month and $3,437 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included.
Is Fairbanks a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fairbanks area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.2), so the average $114,490 buys what about $110,931 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Fairbanks ($61,810). A typical home costs $312,179, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Alaska cities
Fairbanks ranks 1st of 2 Alaska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fairbanks$114,490
- Anchorage$107,140
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Fairbanks: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Fairbanks?
$55.04 an hour on average, and $49.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Fairbanks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $102,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Fairbanks?
About $89,374 a year ($7,448 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $114,490. Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Fairbanks than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
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; area Fairbanks-College, AK (21820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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