AZ · Prescott Valley · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Prescott Valley, AZ

The median occupational therapist pay in the Prescott Valley area is $50.53 per hour ($105,100 a year), with the typical range running from $38.21 to $58.90. That ranks 28th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 75th of 327 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Prescott Valley.

Occupational Therapist pay in Prescott Valley, AZ

The metro median is 3% above 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 Prescott Valley-Prescott metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.24$40,02059% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.21$79,48019% below U.S. median
Median$50.53$105,1007% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$58.90$122,51025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.87$126,61029% above U.S. median

How Prescott Valley ranks

  • 28th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 75th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Prescott Valley

  • Overall prices in Prescott Valley-Prescott run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $50.53 median hour buys what $51.43 buys at the national price level, 9% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,819
  • Per year: $90,954
  • Per month: $7,580

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

Travel assignment per diem in Prescott Valley

ItemFederal 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).

Open Occupational Therapist roles in Arizona

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

PermanentPosted yesterday

Occupational Therapist

BrightSpring Health Services · Sun City, AZ

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

Occupational Therapist

BrightSpring Health Services · Tucson, AZ

$54.00–$58.00/ hour
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  • Req 198028
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ

$39.18–$58.28/ hour
  • Part Time
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Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Peoria, AZ56 mi$49.56/hr199,924
Flagstaff, AZ57 mi$42.80/hr77,539
Surprise, AZ65 mi$49.56/hr167,564
Scottsdale, AZ68 mi$49.56/hr246,170
Phoenix, AZ72 mi$49.56/hr1,673,164
Glendale, AZ74 mi$49.56/hr258,143

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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 Prescott Valley

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Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Prescott Valley, AZ?

Occupational Therapists in the Prescott Valley-Prescott metro area have a median pay of $50.53 per hour, about $105,100 a year. The middle half earn between $38.21 and $58.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Prescott Valley-Prescott ranks 75th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 28th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley?

The federal per diem benchmark in Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley?

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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

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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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