Occupational Therapists pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,250 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Reno earn between $103,250 and $119,770.
- $88K10th
- $103K25th
- $109KMedian
- $120K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,800 | $9,233 | $53.27 |
| Median | $109,090 | $9,091 | $52.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,250 | $8,604 | $49.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,770 | $9,981 | $57.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Reno earn about the same as the Nevada average ($112,290) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $110,800 | $109,090 | $88,040 | $125,250 | 170 |
| 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 Reno
On the average salary of $110,800, a single filer in Reno takes home about $86,778 a year, or $7,231 a month and $3,338 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 Reno a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $110,800 buys what about $109,688 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Nevada cities
Reno ranks 2nd of 2 Nevada metro areas for this job; Las Vegas pays the most ($112,920).
- 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 Reno: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Reno?
$53.27 an hour on average, and $52.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Reno?
About $86,778 a year ($7,231 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,800. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Reno than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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