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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$106,980/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.43/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
2,390
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$101,926 #26 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Maryland, explained

Occupational therapists in Maryland earn a median of $106,980 per year ($51.43 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $76,650, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $132,300. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $106,980 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $106,980 is worth about $101,926 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #26 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,650
$36.85/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$106,980
$51.43/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$132,300
$63.61/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $106,980 $101,926
District of Columbia $109,170 $99,335 −$2,190
Delaware $102,130 $102,326 +$4,850
Virginia $100,710 $99,610 +$6,270
Pennsylvania $98,440 $100,890 +$8,540
West Virginia $96,190 $107,478 +$10,790

Occupational Therapist in Maryland: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Maryland?

Occupational therapists in Maryland earn a median of $106,980 per year ($51.43 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Maryland pay occupational therapists well?

At $106,980, Maryland pays 7% above the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 2,390 work in the state.

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