Occupational Therapists pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,410 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Huntington earn between $76,760 and $109,300.
- $63K10th
- $77K25th
- $99KMedian
- $109K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,500 | $8,042 | $46.39 |
| Median | $98,930 | $8,244 | $47.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,760 | $6,397 | $36.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,300 | $9,108 | $52.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Huntington earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($95,810) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $96,500 | $98,930 | $62,880 | $128,410 | 140 |
| West Virginia | $95,810 | $96,190 | $60,870 | $129,460 | 700 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $96,500, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $73,187 a year, or $6,099 a month and $2,815 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $74,499 | $6,208 |
| Working in KY | $73,458 | $6,121 |
| Working in WV | $73,187 | $6,099 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $96,500 buys what about $109,136 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 3rd of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Wheeling pays the most ($98,040).
- Wheeling$98,040
- Beckley$96,840
- Huntington$96,500
- Parkersburg$94,600
- Weirton$91,530
- Morgantown$90,240
- Charleston$89,410
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 Huntington: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Huntington?
$46.39 an hour on average, and $47.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Huntington?
About $73,187 a year ($6,099 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,500.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Huntington 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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