Per diemPosted 21 days ago
Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist PRN
Select Medical · Tamarac, FL
$40.00–$50.00/ hour
Occupational Therapist jobs in Boynton Beach, FL
Pay for occupational therapists in the Boynton Beach area centers on $47.92 per hour, or about $99,670 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.27 and the upper quarter over $50.66. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Boynton Beach. That ranks 92nd of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 293rd of 327 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Boynton Beach and what they pay.
- $47.92median pay per hour, Miami
- $40–$51typical range per hour
- 2,310occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Occupational Therapist roles near Boynton Beach
Roles in other cities of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area.
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Certified Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist
Select Medical · West Palm Beach, FL
$47.00–$50.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Occupational Therapist, Acute Therapy, $15,000 Bonus, Bethesda East, FT, 8:30A-5P
Baptist Health South Florida · Boynton Beach, FL
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Per diemPosted 27 days ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - PRN
Enhabit Home Health · Boynton Beach, FL
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Get my free pay reportOccupational Therapist pay in Boynton Beach, FL
The metro median is 1% above the Florida statewide median of $47.63 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 2,310 occupational therapists employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.24 | $73,300 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.27 | $83,760 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.92 | $99,670 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.66 | $105,370 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $56.86 | $118,270 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Boynton Beach ranks
- 92nd of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 293rd of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 20 Florida 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 Boynton Beach
- Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.92 median hour buys what $41.98 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Boynton Beach paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,725
- Per year: $86,256
- Per month: $7,188
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Boynton Beach
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,890 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,570 |
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 Boynton Beach
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Boynton Beach, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Hospital East Boynton Beach, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Neurobehavioral Hospital Of The Palm Beaches-South Boynton Beach, FL | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delray Beach, FL | 5 mi | $47.92/hr | 70,140 |
| Boca Raton, FL | 11 mi | $47.92/hr | 102,238 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in Florida · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Florida
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Boynton Beach, FL?
Occupational Therapists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $47.92 per hour, about $99,670 a year. The middle half earn between $40.27 and $50.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Boynton Beach a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 293rd of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 92nd of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Boynton Beach?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Boynton Beach.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Boynton Beach as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida 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 Boynton Beach?
The federal per diem benchmark in Boynton Beach is $184 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,890 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Boynton Beach?
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Your OT pay reportBoynton Beach, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- AmedisysVenice, FL · 5 postings$78.48/ hr$52–$89
- Select MedicalJacksonville, FL · 6 postings$45.00/ hr$36–$53
- Orlando Health Inc.Orlando, FL · 2 wage offers$42.38/ hr$42–$43
- Grandison Management, Inc.Florida · 2 wage offers$31.69/ hr$29–$34
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$40Median$50.50High$87
12 OT postings with published pay in Florida, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 12 OT roles
- OT Occupational Therapist Home HealthPer diem$70.48–$88.10/ hour
- Occupational TherapistPer diem$51.77–$65.00/ hour
+ 10 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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