FL · Delray Beach · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Delray Beach, FL

Pay for occupational therapists in the Delray 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 1 hospital in Delray Beach. That ranks 92nd of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 293rd of 327 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Delray Beach.

Open Occupational Therapist roles near Delray Beach

Roles in other cities of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area.

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Tenet Healthcare · Delray Beach, FL

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Occupational Therapist pay in Delray 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.24$73,30025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.27$83,76015% below U.S. median
Median$47.92$99,6701% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.66$105,3707% above U.S. median
Top 10%$56.86$118,27020% above U.S. median

How Delray 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 Delray 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 Delray 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 Delray Beach

ItemFederal 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 Delray Beach

CMS lists 1 hospital in Delray Beach, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
Acute careFor-profit1 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
Boynton Beach, FL5 mi$47.92/hr83,095
Boca Raton, FL6 mi$47.92/hr102,238

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.

Florida state guide

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Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Delray 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 Delray 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 Delray 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 Delray Beach.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Delray 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 Delray Beach?

The federal per diem benchmark in Delray 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.

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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

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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

  1. OT Occupational Therapist Home HealthPer diem
    $70.48–$88.10/ hour
    Amedisys · Venice, FL · posted today
  2. Occupational TherapistPer diem
    $51.77–$65.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Winter Haven, FL · posted 2 days ago

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