Occupational Therapists pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,810 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Jackson earn between $81,080 and $97,130.
- $75K10th
- $81K25th
- $84KMedian
- $97K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,230 | $7,352 | $42.42 |
| Median | $83,880 | $6,990 | $40.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,080 | $6,757 | $38.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,130 | $8,094 | $46.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Jackson vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Jackson earn about the same as the Michigan average ($89,150) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $88,230 | $83,880 | $75,390 | $106,810 | 60 |
| Michigan | $89,150 | $89,910 | $66,580 | $105,720 | 5,120 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $88,230, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $66,572 a year, or $5,548 a month and $2,560 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Is Jackson a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $88,230 buys what about $96,133 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($47,760). A typical home costs $227,287, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Michigan cities
Jackson ranks 7th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Saginaw pays the most ($103,380).
- Saginaw$103,380
- Battle Creek$95,060
- Ann Arbor$92,050
- Grand Rapids$90,510
- Detroit$90,000
- Traverse City$88,760
- Jackson$88,230
- Lansing$87,840
- Monroe$87,310
- Niles$86,650
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 Jackson: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Jackson?
$42.42 an hour on average, and $40.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Jackson?
About $66,572 a year ($5,548 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,230. Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Do occupational therapists earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Jackson, MI (27100). 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 (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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