FL · Port Orange · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Port Orange, FL

The median occupational therapist pay in the Port Orange area is $46.09 per hour ($95,880 a year), with the typical range running from $39.28 to $50.27. That ranks 164th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 201st of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in the Port Orange metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Port Orange.

Occupational Therapist pay in Port Orange, 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 190 occupational therapists employed in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.18$73,17026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.28$81,70017% below U.S. median
Median$46.09$95,8803% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.27$104,5606% above U.S. median
Top 10%$56.41$117,33019% above U.S. median

How Port Orange ranks

  • 164th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 201st of 327 after adjusting for local prices
  • 15th 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 Port Orange

  • Overall prices in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.09 median hour buys what $46.38 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,659
  • Per year: $82,962
  • Per month: $6,914
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Port Orange

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

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).

Open Occupational Therapist roles in Florida

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Port Orange as they open.

Per diemPosted 2 days ago

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Winter Haven, FL

$51.77–$65.00/ hour
  • Homecare PRN
  • Req 57808
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Hospitals in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach area

CMS lists 7 hospitals in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach area, 5 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventhealth Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Fish Memorial
Orange City, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Palm Coast
Palm Coast, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Deland
Deland, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway
Palm Coast, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Halifax Health Medical Center
Daytona Beach, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Halifax Health /Uf Health Medical Center Of Delton
Deltona, FL
Acute careGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Daytona Beach, FL7 mi$46.09/hr86,015
Deltona, FL19 mi$46.09/hr100,513
Sanford, FL27 mi$47.57/hr66,919
Apopka, FL42 mi$47.57/hr62,777
Ocoee, FL49 mi$47.57/hr51,269
Orlando, FL51 mi$47.57/hr334,854

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.

Florida state guide

Other healthcare roles in Port Orange

Port Orange city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Port Orange, FL?

Occupational Therapists in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area have a median pay of $46.09 per hour, about $95,880 a year. The middle half earn between $39.28 and $50.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Port Orange a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach ranks 201st of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 164th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do occupational therapists work in Port Orange?

CMS lists 7 hospitals in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach area, led by Adventhealth Daytona Beach. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Port Orange 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 Port Orange?

The federal per diem benchmark in Port Orange is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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

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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

  1. OT Occupational Therapist Home HealthPer diem
    $70.48–$88.10/ hour
    Amedisys · Venice, FL · posted today
  2. Occupational TherapistPer diem
    $51.77–$65.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Winter Haven, FL · posted 2 days ago

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