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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$103,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.84/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
2,680
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,963 #22 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Arizona, explained

Occupational therapists in Arizona earn a median of $103,660 per year ($49.84 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $78,160, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $131,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $103,660 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $103,660 is worth about $102,963 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #22 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,160
$37.58/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,660
$49.84/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,950
$63.44/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $103,660 $102,963
California $124,510 $112,455 −$20,850
Nevada $110,520 $110,543 −$6,860
New Mexico $99,170 $107,546 +$4,490
Utah $97,150 $98,266 +$6,510

Occupational Therapist in Arizona: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Arizona?

Occupational therapists in Arizona earn a median of $103,660 per year ($49.84 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Arizona pay occupational therapists well?

At $103,660, Arizona pays 3% above the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 2,680 work in the state.

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