Occupational Therapists pay range in Savannah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,750 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Savannah earn between $81,050 and $108,820.
- $64K10th
- $81K25th
- $96KMedian
- $109K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,340 | $7,862 | $45.36 |
| Median | $95,830 | $7,986 | $46.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,050 | $6,754 | $38.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $108,820 | $9,068 | $52.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Savannah vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Savannah earn 7% less than the Georgia average ($101,460) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | $94,340 | $95,830 | $63,840 | $119,750 | 130 |
| 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 Savannah
On the average salary of $94,340, a single filer in Savannah takes home about $71,239 a year, or $5,937 a month and $2,740 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 Savannah a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Savannah area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.2), so the average $94,340 buys what about $99,090 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Savannah ($47,240). A typical home costs $348,054, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Georgia cities
Savannah ranks 8th 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 Savannah: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Savannah?
$45.36 an hour on average, and $46.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Savannah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Savannah?
About $71,239 a year ($5,937 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,340.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Savannah 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 Savannah, GA (42340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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