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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$97,150/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.71/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,030
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,266 #35 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Utah, explained

Occupational therapists in Utah earn a median of $97,150 per year ($46.71 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $75,570, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $126,970. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $97,150 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $97,150 is worth about $98,266 in national buying power — ranking Utah #35 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,570
$36.33/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,150
$46.71/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$126,970
$61.04/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $97,150 $98,266
Nevada $110,520 $110,543 −$13,370
Colorado $106,720 $103,559 −$9,570
Arizona $103,660 $102,963 −$6,510
New Mexico $99,170 $107,546 −$2,020
Idaho $97,760 $102,373 −$610
Wyoming $86,170 $92,965 +$10,980

Occupational Therapist in Utah: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Utah?

Occupational therapists in Utah earn a median of $97,150 per year ($46.71 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Utah pay occupational therapists well?

At $97,150, Utah pays 3% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 1,030 work in the state.

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