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Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapy
Select Medical · Zephyrhills, FL
$75k–$95k/ year
Occupational Therapist jobs in St. Petersburg, FL
Pay for occupational therapists in the St. Petersburg area centers on $47.34 per hour, or about $98,470 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.62 and the upper quarter over $49.96. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in St. Petersburg. That ranks 115th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 183rd of 327 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg
- 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg
| 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 St. Petersburg
CMS lists 6 hospitals in St. Petersburg, 0 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Hospital Saint Petersburg, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida St Petersburg Hospital Saint Petersburg, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Saint Petersburg, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida Northside Hospital Saint Petersburg, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part Of Hca Florid Saint Petersburg, FL | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Saint Petersburg, FL | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Park, FL | 8 mi | $47.34/hr | 53,503 |
| Largo, FL | 13 mi | $47.34/hr | 82,337 |
| Bradenton, FL | 19 mi | $50.00/hr | 58,184 |
| Sarasota, FL | 30 mi | $50.00/hr | 57,764 |
| Lakeland, FL | 47 mi | $46.36/hr | 124,990 |
| North Port, FL | 56 mi | $50.00/hr | 92,875 |
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 St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
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 St. Petersburg.
Do I need a Florida license to work in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
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Your OT pay reportSt. Petersburg, 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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