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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$103,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.85/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
410
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$101,291 #27 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Alaska, explained

Occupational therapists in Alaska earn a median of $103,680 per year ($49.85 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $82,320, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $133,860. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $103,680 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $103,680 is worth about $101,291 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #27 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,320
$39.58/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,680
$49.85/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$133,860
$64.36/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $103,680 $101,291
Washington $107,670 $100,614 −$3,990

Occupational Therapist in Alaska: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Alaska?

Occupational therapists in Alaska earn a median of $103,680 per year ($49.85 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Alaska pay occupational therapists well?

At $103,680, Alaska pays 3% above the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 410 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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