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Occupational therapist salary in Florida

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$99,360median pay per year in Florida, or $47.77 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $66,230lowest 10% earn less
  2. $81,36025th percentile
  3. $99,360median
  4. $104,83075th percentile
  5. $117,950top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $100,330[3]

The median pay for occupational therapists in Florida was $99,360 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $970 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
10,650[4]
Rank by median pay
24 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−1.0%[6]

How much do occupational therapists make in Florida?

Half of the occupational therapists in Florida earned more than $99,360 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $47.77 an hour[1]. The average was a little lower, at $95,620 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $100,330[3]. Florida's median was $970 (1.0%) lower than that[6].

For all jobs in Florida, the median was $47,880 a year[8]. Occupational therapists earned $51,480 more than that[9]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $66,230[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $117,950[2]. The middle half of the group fell between $81,360 and $104,830[2].

Pay differs by area inside the state. Naples-Marco Island had the highest median of the metro areas with a published figure, at $107,590[10]. Among the metro areas listed with job counts, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota had a median of $104,030[11]. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach had $101,480[11]. These figures cover wage and salary workers only. They leave out the self-employed, and they do not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Florida vs US pay

Pay for occupational therapists in Florida next to the national figures[1][3].

FLUS
Median per year$99,360[1]$100,330[3]
Median per hour$47.77[1]$48.24[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$66,230[2]$71,690[13]
Top 10% earn more than$117,950[2]$131,950[13]
Jobs10,650[4]162,450[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for occupational therapists, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[11]$101,4802,550
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$97,7201,660
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$99,5201,160
Jacksonville, FL$99,340890
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$104,030730
Port St. Lucie, FL$99,940370
Gainesville, FL$97,130340
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$100,850330

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for occupational therapists in the states that border Florida, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[14]$104,0103,650
Alabama$94,0501,500

Median pay for occupational therapists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for occupational therapists are projected to grow 14.8% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: master's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an occupational therapist make in Florida?
The median was $99,360 a year in May 2025[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $66,230 and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $117,950[2].
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly wage was $47.77[1]. The 10th percentile hourly wage was $31.84 and the 90th percentile was $56.71[17].
Which city in Florida pays occupational therapists the most?
Naples-Marco Island had the highest median among the 22 metro areas with a published figure, at $107,590 a year[10].
Is Florida a good state for occupational therapists?
Florida had the 24th highest median annual wage for occupational therapists out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median of $99,360 was $970 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an occupational therapist in Florida?
Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is a Master's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training listed[16]. This is a US figure, not a Florida one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Occupational Therapists in Florida was $99,360 per year and $47.77 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Occupational Therapists in Florida: 10th percentile $66,230, 25th percentile $81,360, 75th percentile $104,830, 90th percentile $117,950. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Occupational Therapists in the US as a whole was $100,330 per year and $48.24 per hour, with about 162,450 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 10,650 people worked as Occupational Therapists in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 24th highest median annual wage for Occupational Therapists out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Occupational Therapists in Florida ($99,360) was $970 (1.0%) lower than the US median ($100,330). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Occupational Therapists in Florida was $95,620 per year and $45.97 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Florida was $47,880. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Occupational Therapists in Florida was $51,480 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 22 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Occupational Therapists, Naples-Marco Island, FL had the highest median annual wage, $107,590. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Occupational Therapists in the US: 10th percentile $71,690, 25th percentile $82,510, 75th percentile $116,670, 90th percentile $131,950. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Occupational Therapists in states that border Florida (highest first): Georgia $104,010; Alabama $94,050. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Occupational Therapists is projected to grow 14.8% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 10,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Occupational Therapists: education needed for entry: Master's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Occupational Therapists in Florida: 10th percentile $31.84, 25th percentile $39.11, 75th percentile $50.40, 90th percentile $56.71. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.