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Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist
Select Medical · Jacksonville, FL
$40.00–$50.00/ hour
Occupational Therapist jobs in Jacksonville, FL
Pay for occupational therapists in the Jacksonville area centers on $46.90 per hour, or about $97,560 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.02 and the upper quarter over $49.54. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville. That ranks 128th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 177th of 327 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Jacksonville.
- $46.90median pay per hour, Jacksonville
- $39–$50typical range per hour
- 700occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Occupational Therapist roles in Jacksonville
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist or CHT) - PRN
Select Medical · Jacksonville, FL
$40.00–$50.00/ hour
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Amedisys · Jacksonville, FL
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Occupational Therapist | UF Health Jacksonville North Acute | Full-time | Sun-Thurs, Days
UF Health · Jacksonville, FL
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Occupational Therapist | UF Health Jacksonville Rehab Inpatient | Full-time | Days
UF Health · Jacksonville, FL
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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - Full Time
Enhabit Home Health · Jacksonville, FL
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The metro median is 2% below the Florida statewide median of $47.63 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 700 occupational therapists employed in the Jacksonville metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.36 | $77,710 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.02 | $81,160 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.90 | $97,560 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.54 | $103,040 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $56.36 | $117,230 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Jacksonville ranks
- 128th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 177th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th 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 Jacksonville
- Overall prices in Jacksonville run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.90 median hour buys what $47.14 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.
Estimate your Jacksonville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,688
- Per year: $84,420
- Per month: $7,035
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Jacksonville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Jacksonville
| 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 Jacksonville
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville, 4 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension St Vincent's Southside Jacksonville, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Health Medical Center - Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Shands Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension St Vincent's Riverside Jacksonville, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nh Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Acute Care - Department of Defense | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
| River Point Behavioral Health Jacksonville, FL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Wekiva Springs Jacksonville, FL | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Coast, FL | 61 mi | $46.09/hr | 106,729 |
| Gainesville, FL | 61 mi | $46.23/hr | 148,720 |
| Ocala, FL | 85 mi | $45.64/hr | 70,251 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 86 mi | $46.09/hr | 86,015 |
| Port Orange, FL | 93 mi | $46.09/hr | 66,556 |
| Valdosta, GA | 103 mi | $33.95/hr | 55,667 |
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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 Jacksonville
Jacksonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Jacksonville, FL?
Occupational Therapists in the Jacksonville metro area have a median pay of $46.90 per hour, about $97,560 a year. The middle half earn between $39.02 and $49.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Jacksonville a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Jacksonville ranks 177th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 128th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Jacksonville?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Jacksonville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Jacksonville.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
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Your OT pay reportJacksonville, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Select MedicalJacksonville, FL · 6 postings$45.00/ hr$36–$53
- AmedisysVenice, FL · 5 postings$78.48/ hr$52–$89
- 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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