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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$97,760/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.00/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
840
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,373 #24 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Idaho, explained

Occupational therapists in Idaho earn a median of $97,760 per year ($47.00 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $69,440, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $152,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $97,760 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $97,760 is worth about $102,373 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #24 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,440
$33.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,760
$47.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$152,880
$73.50/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $97,760 $102,373
Oregon $112,310 $108,658 −$14,550
Nevada $110,520 $110,543 −$12,760
Washington $107,670 $100,614 −$9,910
Utah $97,150 $98,266 +$610
Montana $88,990 $94,025 +$8,770
Wyoming $86,170 $92,965 +$11,590

Occupational Therapist in Idaho: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Idaho?

Occupational therapists in Idaho earn a median of $97,760 per year ($47.00 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Idaho pay occupational therapists well?

At $97,760, Idaho pays 3% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 840 work in the state.

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