Occupational Therapists pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $133,680 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Phoenix earn between $85,970 and $123,640.
- $78K10th
- $86K25th
- $105KMedian
- $124K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,650 | $8,804 | $50.79 |
| Median | $105,060 | $8,755 | $50.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,970 | $7,164 | $41.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $123,640 | $10,303 | $59.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($104,960) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $105,650 | $105,060 | $78,160 | $133,680 | 2,070 |
| Arizona | $104,960 | $103,660 | $78,160 | $131,950 | 2,680 |
| 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 Phoenix
On the average salary of $105,650, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $80,907 a year, or $6,742 a month and $3,112 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $105,650 buys what about $102,259 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 2nd of 6 Arizona metro areas for this job; Flagstaff pays the most ($106,240).
- Flagstaff$106,240
- Phoenix$105,650
- Tucson$102,340
- Lake Havasu City$101,480
- Yuma$100,410
- Prescott Valley$99,860
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 Phoenix: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Phoenix?
$50.80 an hour on average, and $50.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $80,907 a year ($6,742 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,650.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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