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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Georgia

Median Annual in Georgia
$104,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.01/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Georgia

groups Employed in GA
3,650
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,014 #11 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Georgia, explained

Occupational therapists in Georgia earn a median of $104,010 per year ($50.01 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $75,290, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $128,610. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Georgia.

Is $104,010 good pay in Georgia?

Adjusted for Georgia's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $104,010 is worth about $108,014 in national buying power — ranking Georgia #11 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Georgia

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,290
$36.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$104,010
$50.01/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$128,610
$61.83/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs GA
Georgia (here) $104,010 $108,014
South Carolina $101,130 $107,873 +$2,880
Florida $99,360 $96,080 +$4,650
Tennessee $97,700 $106,346 +$6,310
Alabama $94,050 $105,885 +$9,960
North Carolina $92,940 $98,531 +$11,070

Occupational Therapist in Georgia: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Georgia?

Occupational therapists in Georgia earn a median of $104,010 per year ($50.01 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Georgia pay occupational therapists well?

At $104,010, Georgia pays 4% above the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 3,650 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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