Occupational Therapists pay range in Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,360 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Salem earn between $98,360 and $126,160.
- $88K10th
- $98K25th
- $110KMedian
- $126K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,330 | $9,111 | $52.56 |
| Median | $109,700 | $9,142 | $52.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,360 | $8,197 | $47.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,160 | $10,513 | $60.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Salem vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Salem earn about the same as the Oregon average ($112,000) and 8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | $109,330 | $109,700 | $87,540 | $130,360 | 140 |
| Oregon | $112,000 | $112,310 | $78,500 | $131,340 | 1,170 |
| 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 Salem
On the average salary of $109,330, a single filer in Salem takes home about $77,479 a year, or $6,457 a month and $2,980 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Salem a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Salem area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $109,330 buys what about $105,481 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Salem ($55,310). A typical home costs $454,689, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Oregon cities
Salem ranks 4th of 5 Oregon metro areas for this job; Portland pays the most ($114,410).
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 Salem: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Salem?
$52.56 an hour on average, and $52.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Salem?
About $77,479 a year ($6,457 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,330. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Salem, OR (41420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- 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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