Occupational Therapists pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,750 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Athens earn between $78,230 and $106,980.
- $72K10th
- $78K25th
- $101KMedian
- $107K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,820 | $7,818 | $45.11 |
| Median | $101,080 | $8,423 | $48.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,230 | $6,519 | $37.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,980 | $8,915 | $51.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Athens earn 8% less than the Georgia average ($101,460) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $93,820 | $101,080 | $72,350 | $121,750 | 90 |
| Georgia | $101,460 | $104,010 | $75,290 | $128,610 | 3,650 |
| 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 Athens
On the average salary of $93,820, a single filer in Athens takes home about $70,899 a year, or $5,908 a month and $2,727 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $93,820 buys what about $100,511 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 9th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($106,200).
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 Athens: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Athens?
$45.11 an hour on average, and $48.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Athens?
About $70,899 a year ($5,908 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,820.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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