Occupational Therapists Salary in Oregon

Occupational therapists in Oregon earn the most in Portland (average $114,410 a year) and the least in Medford ($102,050), across the 5 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapists average at $112,000 and the median at $112,310 for 1,170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $101,280.

Occupational Therapists average salary by city in Oregon

Portland$114,410
Bend$111,340
Eugene$111,110
Salem$109,330
Medford$102,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$114,410	$112,100	$99,800	$80,608	105
Bend	$111,340	$114,870	$94,090	$78,717	104
Eugene	$111,110	$107,980	$96,540	$78,575	102
Salem	$109,330	$109,700	$98,360	$77,479	104
Medford	$102,050	$100,820	$94,770	$72,994	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapists salary in other states

Occupational Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Oregon

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.
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.

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