Occupational Therapists pay range in Panama City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,990 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Panama City earn between $91,520 and $105,720.
- $74K10th
- $92K25th
- $97KMedian
- $106K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,430 | $8,369 | $48.28 |
| Median | $97,290 | $8,108 | $46.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $91,520 | $7,627 | $44.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,720 | $8,810 | $50.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Panama City vs. Florida and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Panama City earn 5% more than the Florida average ($95,620) and about the same as the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City | $100,430 | $97,290 | $73,600 | $123,990 | 90 |
| Florida | $95,620 | $99,360 | $66,230 | $117,950 | 10,650 |
| 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 Panama City
On the average salary of $100,430, a single filer in Panama City takes home about $79,482 a year, or $6,624 a month and $3,057 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Panama City a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Panama City area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $100,430 buys what about $103,221 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Panama City ($45,030). A typical home costs $345,838, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Florida cities
Panama City ranks 3rd of 22 Florida metro areas for this job; Naples pays the most ($103,570).
- Naples$103,570
- Homosassa Springs$100,530
- Panama City$100,430
- Punta Gorda$99,540
- Orlando$99,470
- Sebastian$99,080
- Fort Myers$98,890
- Sarasota$96,990
- Tampa$96,110
- Deltona$95,650
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 Panama City: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Panama City?
$48.28 an hour on average, and $46.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Panama City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $91,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Panama City?
About $79,482 a year ($6,624 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,430. Florida has no state income tax.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Panama City than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL (37460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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