PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)
Enloe Medical Center · Chico, CA
$53.05–$71.62/ hour
Occupational Therapist jobs in Chico, CA
Occupational Therapists in the Chico area earn a median of $62.01 per hour, about $128,980 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $53.73 and $65.73. That ranks 4th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 1st of 327 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Chico. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Chico.
- $62.01median pay per hour, Chico
- $54–$66typical range per hour
- 80occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 8% above the California statewide median of $57.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 80 occupational therapists employed in the Chico metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $44.56 | $92,680 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $53.73 | $111,760 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Median | $62.01 | $128,980 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $65.73 | $136,720 | 39% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $66.66 | $138,650 | 41% above U.S. median |
How Chico ranks
- 4th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 1st of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 22 California 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 Chico
- Overall prices in Chico run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.01 median hour buys what $61.28 buys at the national price level, 30% 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 Chico paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,232
- Per year: $111,618
- Per month: $9,302
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chico metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chico
| 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 Chico
CMS lists 1 hospital in Chico, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enloe Health Chico, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City, CA | 44 mi | $57.44/hr | 69,148 |
| Redding, CA | 63 mi | $50.18/hr | 93,502 |
| Lincoln, CA | 67 mi | $59.57/hr | 56,268 |
| Rocklin, CA | 72 mi | $59.57/hr | 75,129 |
| Roseville, CA | 73 mi | $59.57/hr | 163,304 |
| Woodland, CA | 75 mi | $59.57/hr | 62,983 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in California · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Chico, CA?
Occupational Therapists in the Chico metro area have a median pay of $62.01 per hour, about $128,980 a year. The middle half earn between $53.73 and $65.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chico a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Chico ranks 1st of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 4th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Chico?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Chico. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chico.
Do I need a California license to work in Chico as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California 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 Chico?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chico 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 Chico?
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Your OT pay reportChico, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 4 postings$67.73/ hr$54–$83
- CommonSpirit HealthNORTHRIDGE, CA · 9 postings$64.73/ hr$48–$81
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 5 postings$62.80/ hr$50–$75
- BrightSpring Health ServicesBURBANK, CA · 7 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$50Median$62.50High$75
38 OT postings with published pay in California, 35 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 38 OT roles
- Occupational TherapistPer diem$52.04–$77.42/ hour
- Occupational Therapist Home HealthPermanent$49.78–$74.05/ hour
+ 36 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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