PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Occupational Therapist / OT
BrightSpring Health Services · Temecula, CA
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
Occupational Therapist jobs in San Bernardino, CA
Pay for occupational therapists in the San Bernardino area centers on $52.41 per hour, or about $109,010 a year. The lower quarter earns under $47.85 and the upper quarter over $61.78. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in San Bernardino. That ranks 18th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 125th of 327 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near San Bernardino and what they pay.
- $52.41median pay per hour, Riverside
- $48–$62typical range per hour
- 980occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Occupational Therapist roles near San Bernardino
Roles in other cities of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area.
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Occupational Therapist / OT
BrightSpring Health Services · Riverside, CA
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportOccupational Therapist pay in San Bernardino, CA
The metro median is 9% below the California statewide median of $57.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 980 occupational therapists employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.59).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.99 | $85,260 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $47.85 | $99,530 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $52.41 | $109,010 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.78 | $128,500 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $69.84 | $145,270 | 48% above U.S. median |
How San Bernardino ranks
- 18th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 125th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 17th 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 San Bernardino
- Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $52.41 median hour buys what $49.24 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 San Bernardino paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,887
- Per year: $94,338
- Per month: $7,861
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in San Bernardino
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $124 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,470 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,110 |
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 San Bernardino
CMS lists 2 hospitals in San Bernardino, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital Of San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Bernardine Medical Center San Bernardino, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rialto, CA | 6 mi | $52.41/hr | 104,918 |
| Colton, CA | 6 mi | $52.41/hr | 53,528 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in San Bernardino
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Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in San Bernardino, CA?
Occupational Therapists in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $52.41 per hour, about $109,010 a year. The middle half earn between $47.85 and $61.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is San Bernardino a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 125th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in San Bernardino?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Bernardino.
Do I need a California license to work in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino?
The federal per diem benchmark in San Bernardino is $124 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in San Bernardino?
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Your OT pay reportSan Bernardino, 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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