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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$102,130/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.10/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
490
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,326 #25 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Delaware, explained

Occupational therapists in Delaware earn a median of $102,130 per year ($49.10 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $71,280, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $138,640. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $102,130 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $102,130 is worth about $102,326 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #25 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,280
$34.27/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,130
$49.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$138,640
$66.65/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $102,130 $102,326
Maryland $106,980 $101,926 −$4,850
New Jersey $103,410 $95,042 −$1,280
Pennsylvania $98,440 $100,890 +$3,690

Occupational Therapist in Delaware: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Delaware?

Occupational therapists in Delaware earn a median of $102,130 per year ($49.10 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Delaware pay occupational therapists well?

At $102,130, Delaware pays 2% above the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 490 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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