verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Occupational Therapist Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$94,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.21/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
1,500
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$105,885 #18 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Alabama, explained

Occupational therapists in Alabama earn a median of $94,050 per year ($45.21 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $76,670, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $123,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $94,050 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $94,050 is worth about $105,885 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #18 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,670
$36.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$94,050
$45.21/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$123,870
$59.55/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $94,050 $105,885
Georgia $104,010 $108,014 −$9,960
Florida $99,360 $96,080 −$5,310
Tennessee $97,700 $106,346 −$3,650
Mississippi $94,930 $109,174 −$880

Occupational Therapist in Alabama: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Alabama?

Occupational therapists in Alabama earn a median of $94,050 per year ($45.21 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Alabama pay occupational therapists well?

At $94,050, Alabama pays 6% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 1,500 work in the state.

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