Occupational Therapists pay range in Charlottesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,180 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Charlottesville earn between $84,670 and $119,060.
- $80K10th
- $85K25th
- $101KMedian
- $119K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,220 | $8,602 | $49.62 |
| Median | $100,930 | $8,411 | $48.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,670 | $7,056 | $40.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,060 | $9,922 | $57.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Charlottesville vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Charlottesville earn about the same as the Virginia average ($102,130) and about the same as the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $103,220 | $100,930 | $79,650 | $129,180 | 140 |
| Virginia | $102,130 | $100,710 | $70,200 | $134,570 | 4,150 |
| 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 Charlottesville
On the average salary of $103,220, a single filer in Charlottesville takes home about $76,324 a year, or $6,360 a month and $2,936 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Charlottesville a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlottesville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.1), so the average $103,220 buys what about $104,109 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlottesville ($55,180). A typical home costs $473,058, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Virginia cities
Charlottesville ranks 3rd of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Winchester pays the most ($108,700).
- Winchester$108,700
- Richmond$103,370
- Charlottesville$103,220
- Lynchburg$101,820
- Blacksburg$99,350
- Virginia Beach$96,140
- Roanoke$96,030
- Harrisonburg$95,230
- Staunton$92,090
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 Charlottesville: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Charlottesville?
$49.63 an hour on average, and $48.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Charlottesville?
About $76,324 a year ($6,360 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,220.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Charlottesville than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Charlottesville, VA (16820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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