Occupational Therapists pay range in Colorado Springs
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $164,310 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Colorado Springs earn between $92,410 and $129,180.
- $81K10th
- $92K25th
- $106KMedian
- $129K75th
- $164K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $111,980 | $9,332 | $53.84 |
| Median | $105,780 | $8,815 | $50.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,410 | $7,701 | $44.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,180 | $10,765 | $62.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Colorado Springs vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Colorado Springs earn about the same as the Colorado average ($111,620) and 11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | $111,980 | $105,780 | $81,370 | $164,310 | 520 |
| Colorado | $111,620 | $106,720 | $81,390 | $157,820 | 3,390 |
| 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 Colorado Springs
On the average salary of $111,980, a single filer in Colorado Springs takes home about $83,389 a year, or $6,949 a month and $3,207 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Colorado Springs a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Colorado Springs area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.7), so the average $111,980 buys what about $111,194 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Colorado Springs ($52,710). A typical home costs $457,300, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Colorado cities
Colorado Springs ranks 4th of 7 Colorado metro areas for this job; Boulder pays the most ($123,360).
- Boulder$123,360
- Greeley$120,290
- Pueblo$112,630
- Colorado Springs$111,980
- Denver$110,720
- Grand Junction$109,880
- Fort Collins$102,700
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 Colorado Springs: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Colorado Springs?
$53.84 an hour on average, and $50.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Colorado Springs?
About $83,389 a year ($6,949 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $111,980. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Colorado Springs than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Colorado Springs, CO (17820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.58, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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