Occupational Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
The median occupational therapist pay in the Peoria 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 Peoria and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 52 hospitals in the Peoria metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Peoria.
Roles in other cities of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area.
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
Mayo Clinic · Phoenix, AZ
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Amedisys · Phoenix, AZ
CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ
Named employers near Peoria, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay report| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $48.73 |
| Mayo Clinic | 1 | $49.85 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $56.44 |
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 |
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.
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.
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.
| Item | Federal 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).
CMS lists 52 hospitals in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, 10 of the 29 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital Mesa, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr Scottsdale, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Gilbert, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Phoenix Va Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Glendale, AZ | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center Chandler, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| City Of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix Goodyear, AZ | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise, AZ | 12 mi | $49.56/hr | 167,564 |
| Glendale, AZ | 19 mi | $49.56/hr | 258,143 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in Arizona · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
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.
Peoria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
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).
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.
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 Peoria.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Peoria 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.
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