AZ · Chandler · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Chandler, AZ

The median occupational therapist pay in the Chandler area is $49.56 per hour ($103,090 a year), with the typical range running from $40.99 to $56.09. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Chandler and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Chandler. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Chandler.

Open Occupational Therapist roles near Chandler

Roles in other cities of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area.

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Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ

$39.18–$58.28/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 101953957632
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Who is hiring occupational therapists near Chandler

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health2$48.73
Mayo Clinic1$49.85
Amedisys1$56.44

Occupational Therapist pay in Chandler, AZ

The metro median is 1% above the Arizona statewide median of $49.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 1,780 occupational therapists employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.33$77,65021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.99$85,26013% below U.S. median
Median$49.56$103,0905% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.09$116,67019% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.23$129,44032% above U.S. median

How Chandler ranks

  • 48th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 150th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 6 Arizona metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Occupational Therapists (SOC 29-1122), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Chandler

  • Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.56 median hour buys what $47.97 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Chandler paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,784
  • Per year: $89,208
  • Per month: $7,434

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Chandler

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$160
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,722
13-week assignment$22,386

Travel occupational therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Chandler

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Chandler, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Banner Ocotillo Medical Center
Chandler, AZ
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital
Chandler, AZ
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gilbert, AZ7 mi$49.56/hr288,790
Tempe, AZ9 mi$49.56/hr190,114

Occupational Therapist jobs in Arizona · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arizona

Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arizona state guide

Other healthcare roles in Chandler

Chandler city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Chandler, AZ?

Occupational Therapists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $49.56 per hour, about $103,090 a year. The middle half earn between $40.99 and $56.09 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Chandler a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 150th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 48th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring occupational therapists in Chandler?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chandler.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Chandler as an occupational therapist?

Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Chandler?

The federal per diem benchmark in Chandler is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Chandler?

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Your OT pay reportChandler, AZ · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Banner HealthChandler, AZ · 2 wage offers$36.77/ hr$35–$38
  • AmedisysPhoenix, AZ · 2 postings$58.22/ hr$53–$65
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesSUN CITY, AZ · 2 postings$56.00/ hr$54–$58
  • CommonSpirit HealthPHOENIX, AZ · 2 postings$48.73/ hr$39–$58

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$39Median$56.00High$60

7 OT postings with published pay in Arizona, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 OT roles

  1. Occupational TherapistPermanent
    $54.00–$58.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Sun City, AZ · posted yesterday
  2. Occupational TherapistPermanent
    $54.00–$58.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Tucson, AZ · posted yesterday

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