Occupational Therapists pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,460 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Columbus earn between $76,010 and $111,000.
- $61K10th
- $76K25th
- $95KMedian
- $111K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,480 | $7,790 | $44.94 |
| Median | $94,580 | $7,882 | $45.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,010 | $6,334 | $36.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $111,000 | $9,250 | $53.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Columbus earn 8% less than the Georgia average ($101,460) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $93,480 | $94,580 | $61,140 | $127,460 | 160 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $93,480, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $70,677 a year, or $5,890 a month and $2,718 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $70,746 | $5,895 |
| Working in GA | $70,677 | $5,890 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $93,480 buys what about $104,686 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 10th 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 Columbus: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Columbus?
$44.94 an hour on average, and $45.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Columbus?
About $70,677 a year ($5,890 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,480.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 1.31, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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