Per diemPosted 21 days ago
Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist PRN
Select Medical · Tamarac, FL
$40.00–$50.00/ hour
Occupational Therapist jobs in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The median occupational therapist pay in the Palm Beach Gardens area is $47.92 per hour ($99,670 a year), with the typical range running from $40.27 to $50.66. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Palm Beach Gardens and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Palm Beach Gardens. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Palm Beach Gardens.
- $47.92median pay per hour, Miami
- $40–$51typical range per hour
- 2,310occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Occupational Therapist roles near Palm Beach Gardens
Roles in other cities of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area.
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Certified Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist
Select Medical · West Palm Beach, FL
$47.00–$50.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportOccupational Therapist pay in Palm Beach Gardens, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.24 | $73,300 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.27 | $83,760 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.92 | $99,670 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.66 | $105,370 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $56.86 | $118,270 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens
- 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 Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens
| Item | Federal 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 Palm Beach Gardens
CMS lists 1 hospital in Palm Beach Gardens, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter, FL | 6 mi | $47.92/hr | 62,987 |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 8 mi | $47.92/hr | 127,744 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 33 mi | $47.36/hr | 258,575 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 41 mi | $47.36/hr | 50,805 |
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 Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens?
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 Palm Beach Gardens.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens?
The federal per diem benchmark in Palm Beach Gardens 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.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Palm Beach Gardens?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Palm Beach Gardens and across Florida. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Palm Beach Gardens.
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Your OT pay reportPalm Beach Gardens, 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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