PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapy
Select Medical · Zephyrhills, FL
$75k–$95k/ year
Occupational Therapist jobs in Pinellas Park, FL
Occupational Therapists in the Pinellas Park area earn a median of $47.34 per hour, about $98,470 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.62 and $49.96. That ranks 115th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 183rd of 327 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Pinellas Park and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Pinellas Park and what they pay.
- $47.34median pay per hour, Tampa
- $39–$50typical range per hour
- 1,610occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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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 1,610 occupational therapists employed in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.13).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.00 | $72,800 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.62 | $80,330 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.34 | $98,470 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.96 | $103,920 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $53.31 | $110,880 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Pinellas Park ranks
- 115th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 183rd of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th 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 Pinellas Park
- Overall prices in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% above the U.S. average (index 125.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.34 median hour buys what $46.92 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Pinellas Park paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,704
- Per year: $85,212
- Per month: $7,101
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Pinellas Park
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $161 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,687 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,931 |
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 the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area
CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, 5 of the 17 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital Tampa, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills Zephyrhills, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Morton Plant Hospital Clearwater, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Josephs Hospital Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Tampa Va Medical Center Tampa, FL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Tampa Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Morton Plant North Bay Hospital New Port Richey, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| South Florida Baptist Hospital Plant City, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Anthonys Hospital Saint Petersburg, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largo, FL | 5 mi | $47.34/hr | 82,337 |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 8 mi | $47.34/hr | 267,102 |
| Bradenton, FL | 27 mi | $50.00/hr | 58,184 |
| Sarasota, FL | 37 mi | $50.00/hr | 57,764 |
| Lakeland, FL | 48 mi | $46.36/hr | 124,990 |
| Winter Haven, FL | 61 mi | $46.36/hr | 59,975 |
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 Pinellas Park
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Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Pinellas Park, FL?
Occupational Therapists in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area have a median pay of $47.34 per hour, about $98,470 a year. The middle half earn between $38.62 and $49.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Pinellas Park a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ranks 183rd of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 115th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Pinellas Park?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Pinellas Park.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park?
The federal per diem benchmark in Pinellas Park is $161 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Pinellas Park?
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Your OT pay reportPinellas Park, 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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