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Occupational Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
$39.18–$58.28/ hour
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Occupational Therapist jobs in Maricopa, AZ
Occupational Therapists in the Maricopa area earn a median of $49.56 per hour, about $103,090 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.99 and $56.09. That ranks 48th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 150th of 327 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Maricopa and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Maricopa.
- $49.56median pay per hour, Phoenix
- $41–$56typical range per hour
- 1,780occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Occupational Therapist roles near Maricopa
Roles in other cities of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area.
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Acute Care (Supplemental)
Mayo Clinic · Phoenix, AZ
$39.86–$59.84/ hour
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Southeast Phoenix Metro/Casa Grande Area
Amedisys · Phoenix, AZ
$110k–$125k/ year
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Occupational Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ
$39.18–$58.28/ hour
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Named employers near Maricopa, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring occupational therapists near Maricopa
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $48.73 |
| Mayo Clinic | 1 | $49.85 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $56.44 |
Occupational Therapist pay in Maricopa, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.33 | $77,650 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.99 | $85,260 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.56 | $103,090 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $56.09 | $116,670 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.23 | $129,440 | 32% above U.S. median |
How Maricopa 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 Maricopa
- 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 Maricopa 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 Maricopa
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Maricopa
CMS lists 1 hospital in Maricopa. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Community Hospital - Maricopa Maricopa, AZ | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande, AZ | 17 mi | $49.56/hr | 68,927 |
| Chandler, AZ | 19 mi | $49.56/hr | 281,231 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Maricopa
Maricopa city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Maricopa, 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 Maricopa 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 Maricopa?
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 Maricopa.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Maricopa 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 Maricopa?
The federal per diem benchmark in Maricopa is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Maricopa?
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Your OT pay reportMaricopa, 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
- Occupational TherapistPermanent$54.00–$58.00/ hour
- Occupational TherapistPermanent$54.00–$58.00/ hour
+ 5 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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