Occupational Therapists pay range in Valdosta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,170 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Valdosta earn between $77,150 and $103,630.
- $41K10th
- $77K25th
- $92KMedian
- $104K75th
- $118K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,620 | $7,468 | $43.09 |
| Median | $92,430 | $7,702 | $44.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,150 | $6,429 | $37.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,630 | $8,636 | $49.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Valdosta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Valdosta earn 12% less than the Georgia average ($101,460) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta | $89,620 | $92,430 | $40,740 | $118,170 | 40 |
| 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 Valdosta
On the average salary of $89,620, a single filer in Valdosta takes home about $68,154 a year, or $5,680 a month and $2,621 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 Valdosta a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Valdosta area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $89,620 buys what about $101,528 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Valdosta ($39,110). A typical home costs $226,628, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Georgia cities
Valdosta ranks 12th 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 Valdosta: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Valdosta?
$43.09 an hour on average, and $44.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Valdosta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Valdosta?
About $68,154 a year ($5,680 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,620.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Valdosta than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Valdosta, GA (46660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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