Occupational Therapists pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $131,370 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Virginia Beach earn between $79,540 and $116,490.
- $48K10th
- $80K25th
- $99KMedian
- $116K75th
- $131K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,140 | $8,012 | $46.22 |
| Median | $99,400 | $8,283 | $47.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,540 | $6,628 | $38.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $116,490 | $9,708 | $56.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Virginia Beach earn 6% less than the Virginia average ($102,130) and 5% less than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $96,140 | $99,400 | $48,000 | $131,370 | 830 |
| 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 Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $96,140, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $71,751 a year, or $5,979 a month and $2,760 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $73,137 | $6,095 |
| Working in VA | $71,751 | $5,979 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Virginia Beach a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $96,140 buys what about $98,161 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 6th 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 Virginia Beach: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$46.22 an hour on average, and $47.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $71,751 a year ($5,979 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,140.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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