CA · Roseville · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Roseville, CA

Occupational Therapists in the Roseville area earn a median of $59.57 per hour, about $123,900 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $49.50 and $64.76. That ranks 8th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 12th of 327 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Roseville and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Roseville.

Open Occupational Therapist roles near Roseville

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Who is hiring occupational therapists near Roseville

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health1$61.91
BrightSpring Health Services1$62.50

Occupational Therapist pay in Roseville, CA

The metro median is 4% above the California statewide median of $57.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 650 occupational therapists employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.62).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$45.47$94,5804% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$49.50$102,9605% above U.S. median
Median$59.57$123,90026% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$64.76$134,70037% above U.S. median
Top 10%$72.77$151,36054% above U.S. median

How Roseville ranks

  • 8th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 12th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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 Roseville

  • Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $59.57 median hour buys what $55.85 buys at the national price level, 18% 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 Roseville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,145
  • Per year: $107,226
  • Per month: $8,936

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

Travel assignment per diem in Roseville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,519
13-week assignment$19,747

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).

Hospitals in Roseville

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville
Roseville, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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
Rocklin, CA5 mi$59.57/hr75,129
Citrus Heights, CA5 mi$59.57/hr86,909
Yuba City, CA30 mi$57.44/hr69,148
Lodi, CA45 mi$56.97/hr68,642

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.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Roseville

Roseville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Roseville, CA?

Occupational Therapists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $59.57 per hour, about $123,900 a year. The middle half earn between $49.50 and $64.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 12th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 8th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring occupational therapists in Roseville?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Roseville.

Do I need a California license to work in Roseville 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 Roseville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Roseville is $131 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,519 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Roseville?

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Your OT pay reportRoseville, 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

  1. Occupational TherapistPer diem
    $52.04–$77.42/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Northridge, CA · posted today
  2. Occupational Therapist Home HealthPermanent
    $49.78–$74.05/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Rancho Cordova, CA · posted today

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