Occupational Therapists pay range in Denver
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $157,820 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Denver earn between $94,210 and $127,330.
- $79K10th
- $94K25th
- $108KMedian
- $127K75th
- $158K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,720 | $9,227 | $53.23 |
| Median | $107,500 | $8,958 | $51.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,210 | $7,851 | $45.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $127,330 | $10,611 | $61.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Denver vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Denver earn about the same as the Colorado average ($111,620) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $110,720 | $107,500 | $79,170 | $157,820 | 1,870 |
| 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 Denver
On the average salary of $110,720, a single filer in Denver takes home about $82,558 a year, or $6,880 a month and $3,175 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 Denver a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Denver area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.8), so the average $110,720 buys what about $104,668 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Denver ($62,320). A typical home costs $573,221, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Colorado cities
Denver ranks 5th 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 Denver: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Denver?
$53.23 an hour on average, and $51.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Denver?
About $82,558 a year ($6,880 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,720. 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 Denver than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (19740). 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). 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 1.11, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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