Occupational Therapists pay range in Las Vegas
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $141,760 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Las Vegas earn between $100,220 and $129,860.
- $86K10th
- $100K25th
- $111KMedian
- $130K75th
- $142K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $112,920 | $9,410 | $54.29 |
| Median | $110,520 | $9,210 | $53.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $100,220 | $8,352 | $48.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,860 | $10,822 | $62.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Las Vegas vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Las Vegas earn about the same as the Nevada average ($112,290) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $112,920 | $110,520 | $86,120 | $141,760 | 860 |
| Nevada | $112,290 | $110,520 | $85,720 | $139,260 | 1,080 |
| 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 Las Vegas
On the average salary of $112,920, a single filer in Las Vegas takes home about $88,269 a year, or $7,356 a month and $3,395 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Las Vegas a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Las Vegas area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $112,920 buys what about $112,678 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Las Vegas ($46,670). A typical home costs $430,650, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Nevada cities
Las Vegas ranks 1st of 2 Nevada metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Las Vegas$112,920
- Reno$110,800
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 Las Vegas: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Las Vegas?
$54.29 an hour on average, and $53.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $100,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Las Vegas?
About $88,269 a year ($7,356 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $112,920. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Las Vegas than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more 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 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV (29820). 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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