Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Occupational Therapist
Amedisys · Melbourne, FL
$71.21–$89.01/ hour
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Occupational Therapist jobs in Melbourne, FL
Pay for occupational therapists in the Melbourne area centers on $42.38 per hour, or about $88,150 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.09 and the upper quarter over $47.71. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Melbourne. That ranks 242nd of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 283rd of 327 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Melbourne.
- $42.38median pay per hour, Palm Bay
- $30–$48typical range per hour
- 260occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 11% below the Florida statewide median of $47.63 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 260 occupational therapists employed in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.09 | $62,590 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.09 | $62,590 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Median | $42.38 | $88,150 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.71 | $99,240 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $51.76 | $107,660 | 9% above U.S. median |
How Melbourne ranks
- 242nd of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 283rd of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 20th 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 Melbourne
- Overall prices in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $42.38 median hour buys what $42.38 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Melbourne paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,526
- Per year: $76,284
- Per month: $6,357
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Melbourne
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $173 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,729 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,477 |
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 Melbourne
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Melbourne, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viera Hospital Melbourne, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Holmes Regional Medical Center Melbourne, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital Melbourne, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Circles Of Care, Inc Melbourne, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FL | 11 mi | $42.38/hr | 142,023 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 39 mi | $47.57/hr | 71,036 |
| Orlando, FL | 42 mi | $47.57/hr | 334,854 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 48 mi | $47.57/hr | 84,756 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 51 mi | $47.36/hr | 50,805 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 60 mi | $47.36/hr | 258,575 |
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 Melbourne
Melbourne city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Melbourne, FL?
Occupational Therapists in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area have a median pay of $42.38 per hour, about $88,150 a year. The middle half earn between $30.09 and $47.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Melbourne a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville ranks 283rd of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 242nd of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Melbourne?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Melbourne. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Melbourne.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
The federal per diem benchmark in Melbourne is $173 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,729 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Melbourne?
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Your OT pay reportMelbourne, 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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