Per diemPosted today
OT Occupational Therapist Home Health
Amedisys · Venice, FL
$70.48–$88.10/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Occupational Therapist jobs in Fort Pierce, FL
Pay for occupational therapists in the Fort Pierce area centers on $47.36 per hour, or about $98,510 a year. The lower quarter earns under $41.95 and the upper quarter over $49.12. That ranks 112th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 174th of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Fort Pierce. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Fort Pierce.
- $47.36median pay per hour, Port St. Lucie
- $42–$49typical range per hour
- 240occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Occupational Therapist pay in Fort Pierce, FL
The metro median is 1% below the Florida statewide median of $47.63 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 240 occupational therapists employed in the Port St. Lucie metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.47).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.27 | $69,200 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.95 | $87,260 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.36 | $98,510 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.12 | $102,170 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.05 | $114,500 | 16% above U.S. median |
How Fort Pierce ranks
- 112th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 174th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Fort Pierce
- Overall prices in Port St. Lucie run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.36 median hour buys what $47.25 buys at the national price level, in line with 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,705
- Per year: $85,248
- Per month: $7,104
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Port St. Lucie metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fort Pierce
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
Open Occupational Therapist roles in Florida
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Amedisys · Winter Haven, FL
$51.77–$65.00/ hour
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Per diemPosted 8 days ago
OT Occupational Therapist Home Health
Amedisys · The Villages, FL
$69.76–$87.20/ hour
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Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Occupational Therapist
Amedisys · Melbourne, FL
$71.21–$89.01/ hour
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Occupational Therapist
Amedisys · Gainesville, FL
$69.00–$87.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapy
Select Medical · Zephyrhills, FL
$75k–$95k/ year
Hospitals in Fort Pierce
CMS lists 1 hospital in Fort Pierce, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital Fort Pierce, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 10 mi | $47.36/hr | 258,575 |
| Jupiter, FL | 38 mi | $47.92/hr | 62,987 |
| Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 41 mi | $47.92/hr | 63,284 |
| Palm Bay, FL | 42 mi | $42.38/hr | 142,023 |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 49 mi | $47.92/hr | 127,744 |
| Melbourne, FL | 51 mi | $42.38/hr | 87,561 |
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 Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Fort Pierce, FL?
Occupational Therapists in the Port St. Lucie metro area have a median pay of $47.36 per hour, about $98,510 a year. The middle half earn between $41.95 and $49.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fort Pierce a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Port St. Lucie ranks 174th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 112th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do occupational therapists work in Fort Pierce?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Fort Pierce, led by Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fort Pierce is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your OT pay reportFort Pierce, 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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