Occupational Therapists pay range in Elmira
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,490 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Elmira earn between $83,190 and $99,610.
- $83K10th
- $83K25th
- $83KMedian
- $100K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,060 | $7,672 | $44.26 |
| Median | $83,190 | $6,932 | $40.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,190 | $6,932 | $40.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,610 | $8,301 | $47.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Elmira vs. New York and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Elmira earn 6% less than the New York average ($97,650) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira | $92,060 | $83,190 | $82,640 | $124,490 | 40 |
| New York | $97,650 | $96,390 | $64,770 | $133,700 | 11,690 |
| 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 Elmira
On the average salary of $92,060, a single filer in Elmira takes home about $69,119 a year, or $5,760 a month and $2,658 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Elmira a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Elmira area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.4), so the average $92,060 buys what about $97,523 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Elmira ($47,850). A typical home costs $161,607, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other New York cities
Elmira ranks 5th of 13 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($107,110).
- New York$107,110
- Ithaca$99,060
- Kiryas Joel$98,060
- Kingston$94,650
- Elmira$92,060
- Watertown$90,540
- Glens Falls$90,420
- Syracuse$89,860
- Binghamton$88,650
- Albany$86,910
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 Elmira: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Elmira?
$44.26 an hour on average, and $40.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Elmira?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Elmira?
About $69,119 a year ($5,760 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,060. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Elmira than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Elmira, NY (21300). 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 state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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