AZ · Flagstaff · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Flagstaff, AZ

Occupational Therapists in the Flagstaff area earn a median of $42.80 per hour, about $89,010 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.89 and $53.08. That ranks 232nd of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 277th of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Flagstaff. The free report below lists employers near Flagstaff and what they pay.

Occupational Therapist pay in Flagstaff, AZ

The metro median is 13% below the Arizona statewide median of $49.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 60 occupational therapists employed in the Flagstaff metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.94$41,48058% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.89$85,05014% below U.S. median
Median$42.80$89,0109% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.08$110,41012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$54.90$114,19016% above U.S. median

How Flagstaff ranks

  • 232nd of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 277th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Flagstaff

  • Overall prices in Flagstaff run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 9% above the U.S. average (index 109.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $42.80 median hour buys what $42.66 buys at the national price level, 10% below 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,541
  • Per year: $77,040
  • Per month: $6,420

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

Travel assignment per diem in Flagstaff

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$133
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,491
13-week assignment$19,383

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).

Open Occupational Therapist roles in Arizona

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Flagstaff as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Occupational Therapist

BrightSpring Health Services · Sun City, AZ

$54.00–$58.00/ hour
  • TEMPORARY
  • Req 198026
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Occupational Therapist

BrightSpring Health Services · Tucson, AZ

$54.00–$58.00/ hour
  • TEMPORARY
  • Req 198028
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ

$39.18–$58.28/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 101953957632
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Hospitals in Flagstaff

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Flagstaff Medical Center
Flagstaff, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Guidance Center
Flagstaff, AZ
PsychiatricNonprofitNot 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
Prescott Valley, AZ57 mi$50.53/hr51,440
Peoria, AZ104 mi$49.56/hr199,924
Scottsdale, AZ105 mi$49.56/hr246,170
Phoenix, AZ115 mi$49.56/hr1,673,164
Surprise, AZ115 mi$49.56/hr167,564
Glendale, AZ119 mi$49.56/hr258,143

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 Flagstaff

Flagstaff city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Flagstaff, AZ?

Occupational Therapists in the Flagstaff metro area have a median pay of $42.80 per hour, about $89,010 a year. The middle half earn between $40.89 and $53.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Flagstaff ranks 277th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 232nd of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do occupational therapists work in Flagstaff?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Flagstaff, led by Flagstaff Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff?

The federal per diem benchmark in Flagstaff is $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Flagstaff?

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

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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
  • Banner HealthChandler, AZ · 2 wage offers$36.77/ hr$35–$38

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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