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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$106,720/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.31/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
3,390
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$103,559 #21 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Colorado, explained

Occupational therapists in Colorado earn a median of $106,720 per year ($51.31 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $81,390, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $157,820. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $106,720 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $106,720 is worth about $103,559 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #21 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$81,390
$39.13/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$106,720
$51.31/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$157,820
$75.88/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $106,720 $103,559
Oklahoma $104,300 $118,735 +$2,420
Kansas $99,170 $110,106 +$7,550
New Mexico $99,170 $107,546 +$7,550
Utah $97,150 $98,266 +$9,570
Nebraska $93,740 $104,036 +$12,980
Wyoming $86,170 $92,965 +$20,550

Occupational Therapist in Colorado: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Colorado?

Occupational therapists in Colorado earn a median of $106,720 per year ($51.31 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Colorado pay occupational therapists well?

At $106,720, Colorado pays 6% above the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 3,390 work in the state.

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