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Occupational Therapist
Amedisys · Gainesville, FL
$69.00–$87.00/ hour
Occupational Therapist jobs in Gainesville, FL
The median occupational therapist pay in the Gainesville area is $46.23 per hour ($96,160 a year), with the typical range running from $41.28 to $49.94. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Gainesville. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Gainesville.
- $46.23median pay per hour, Gainesville
- $41–$50typical range per hour
- 280occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
Open Occupational Therapist roles in Gainesville
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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - PRN
Enhabit Home Health · Gainesville, FL
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Occupational Therapist - Per Diem
Select Medical · Gainesville, FL
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Occupational Therapist (Inpatient) | UF Health Gainesville Heart & Vascular/Neuro Medicine | Full-time | Days
UF Health · Gainesville, FL
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Occupational Therapist | UF Health Gainesville Heart & Vascular/Neuro Medicine | PRN | Variable
UF Health · Gainesville, FL
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Occupational Therapist | Acute Rehab South Tower | Days | Part-time
UF Health · Gainesville, FL
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Occupational Therapist | Gainesville Rehab Inpatient North Tower | Part-time | Days
UF Health · Gainesville, FL
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Occupational Therapist / PRN
Select Medical · Gainesville, FL
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Get my free pay reportOccupational Therapist pay in Gainesville, FL
The metro median is 3% below the Florida statewide median of $47.63 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 280 occupational therapists employed in the Gainesville metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.31 | $75,520 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.28 | $85,860 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.23 | $96,160 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.94 | $103,880 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.16 | $104,330 | 6% above U.S. median |
How Gainesville ranks
- 160th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 154th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 14th 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 Gainesville
- Overall prices in Gainesville run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.23 median hour buys what $47.79 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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 Gainesville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,664
- Per year: $83,214
- Per month: $6,934
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Gainesville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Gainesville
| 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).
Hospitals in Gainesville
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uf Health Shands Hospital Gainesville, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Va North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville Gainesville, FL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida North Florida Hospital Gainesville, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | 37 mi | $45.64/hr | 70,251 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 61 mi | $46.90/hr | 1,009,833 |
| Palm Coast, FL | 67 mi | $46.09/hr | 106,729 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 82 mi | $46.09/hr | 86,015 |
| Apopka, FL | 84 mi | $47.57/hr | 62,777 |
| Deltona, FL | 87 mi | $46.09/hr | 100,513 |
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 Gainesville
Gainesville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Gainesville, FL?
Occupational Therapists in the Gainesville metro area have a median pay of $46.23 per hour, about $96,160 a year. The middle half earn between $41.28 and $49.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gainesville a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Gainesville ranks 154th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 160th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Gainesville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Gainesville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gainesville.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Gainesville 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 Gainesville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Gainesville 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.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Gainesville?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Gainesville and across Florida. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Gainesville.
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Your OT pay reportGainesville, 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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