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Occupational Therapist II
CommonSpirit Health · Camarillo, CA
$61.35–$72.92/ hour
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Occupational Therapist jobs in Simi Valley, CA
Pay for occupational therapists in the Simi Valley area centers on $51.76 per hour, or about $107,650 a year. The lower quarter earns under $48.35 and the upper quarter over $61.41. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Simi Valley. That ranks 23rd of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 186th of 327 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Simi Valley and what they pay.
- $51.76median pay per hour, Oxnard
- $48–$61typical range per hour
- 230occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Roles in other cities of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area.
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Occupational Therapist I
CommonSpirit Health · Camarillo, CA
$48.50–$57.65/ hour
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Occupational Therapist II
CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA
$57.95–$69.19/ hour
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The metro median is 10% below the California statewide median of $57.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 230 occupational therapists employed in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $44.03 | $91,580 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.35 | $100,570 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Median | $51.76 | $107,650 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.41 | $127,730 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $67.45 | $140,300 | 43% above U.S. median |
How Simi Valley ranks
- 23rd of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 186th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 18th 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 Simi Valley
- Overall prices in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura run 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 71% above the U.S. average (index 171.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $51.76 median hour buys what $46.83 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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 Simi Valley paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,863
- Per year: $93,168
- Per month: $7,764
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Simi Valley
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
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 Simi Valley
CMS lists 1 hospital in Simi Valley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Simi Valley Simi Valley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 9 mi | $51.76/hr | 124,229 |
| Camarillo, CA | 17 mi | $51.76/hr | 69,881 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 18 mi | $55.47/hr | 229,159 |
| Santa Monica, CA | 23 mi | $55.47/hr | 90,729 |
| Burbank, CA | 25 mi | $55.47/hr | 103,533 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 26 mi | $55.47/hr | 3,878,704 |
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 Simi Valley
Simi Valley city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Simi Valley, CA?
Occupational Therapists in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area have a median pay of $51.76 per hour, about $107,650 a year. The middle half earn between $48.35 and $61.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Simi Valley a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura ranks 186th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Simi Valley?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Simi Valley.
Do I need a California license to work in Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley?
The federal per diem benchmark in Simi Valley is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Simi Valley?
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Your OT pay reportSimi Valley, 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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