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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$99,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.77/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
10,650
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$96,080 #38 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Florida, explained

Occupational therapists in Florida earn a median of $99,360 per year ($47.77 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $66,230, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $117,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $99,360 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $99,360 is worth about $96,080 in national buying power — ranking Florida #38 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,230
$31.84/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,360
$47.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$117,950
$56.71/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $99,360 $96,080
Georgia $104,010 $108,014 −$4,650
Alabama $94,050 $105,885 +$5,310

Occupational Therapist in Florida: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Florida?

Occupational therapists in Florida earn a median of $99,360 per year ($47.77 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Florida pay occupational therapists well?

At $99,360, Florida pays 1% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 10,650 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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