PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Greenwich/Stamford area
Amedisys · Stamford, CT
$125k–$140k/ year
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Occupational Therapist jobs in Stamford, CT
Pay for occupational therapists in the Stamford area centers on $50.03 per hour, or about $104,070 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.62 and the upper quarter over $55.95. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Stamford. That ranks 39th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 187th of 327 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Stamford and what they pay.
- $50.03median pay per hour, Bridgeport
- $41–$56typical range per hour
- 830occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Occupational Therapist
Stamford Health · Stamford, CT
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The metro median is 2% above the Connecticut statewide median of $49.08 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 830 occupational therapists employed in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.08).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.66 | $76,250 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.62 | $84,490 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.03 | $104,070 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $55.95 | $116,380 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $64.72 | $134,620 | 37% above U.S. median |
How Stamford ranks
- 39th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 187th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 4 Connecticut 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 Stamford
- Overall prices in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 50% above the U.S. average (index 150.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.03 median hour buys what $46.82 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 Stamford paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,801
- Per year: $90,054
- Per month: $7,504
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Stamford
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $146 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,624 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,112 |
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 Stamford
CMS lists 1 hospital in Stamford, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hospital Stamford, CT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk, CT | 7 mi | $49.08/hr | 93,661 |
| White Plains, NY | 11 mi | $49.40/hr | 62,561 |
| New Rochelle, NY | 16 mi | $49.40/hr | 85,512 |
| Mount Vernon, NY | 19 mi | $49.40/hr | 71,999 |
| Yonkers, NY | 19 mi | $49.40/hr | 211,040 |
| Bridgeport, CT | 20 mi | $50.03/hr | 151,599 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in Connecticut · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Connecticut
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Connecticut 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 Stamford, CT?
Occupational Therapists in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area have a median pay of $50.03 per hour, about $104,070 a year. The middle half earn between $40.62 and $55.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Stamford a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury ranks 187th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 39th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Stamford?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Stamford. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Stamford.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Stamford as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut 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 Stamford?
The federal per diem benchmark in Stamford is $146 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Stamford?
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Your OT pay reportStamford, CT · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- AmedisysShelton, CT · 2 postings$63.70/ hr$60–$67
- Grandison Management, Inc.Cheshire, CT · 1 wage offer$36.56/ hr$37–$37
- Grandison Management, Inc.Milford, CT · 1 wage offer$36.56/ hr$37–$37
- Grandison Management, Inc.Waterbury, CT · 1 wage offer$36.56/ hr$37–$37
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$37Median$36.56High$37
10 employer-reported wage offers for OT in federal filings in Connecticut, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 OT roles
- Occupational Therapist - Greenwich/Stamford areaPermanent$125k–$140k/ year
- Occupational Therapist - Greenwich/Stamford areaPermanent$125k–$140k/ year
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