PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Certified Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist
Select Medical · West Palm Beach, FL
$47.00–$50.00/ hour
Occupational Therapist jobs in West Palm Beach, FL
The median occupational therapist pay in the West Palm Beach area is $47.92 per hour ($99,670 a year), with the typical range running from $40.27 to $50.66. 1 open role with published pay is listed for West Palm Beach. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in West Palm Beach. Tell us your role and we email current openings near West Palm Beach.
- $47.92median pay per hour, Miami
- $40–$51typical range per hour
- 2,310occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Occupational Therapist
Tenet Healthcare · West Palm Beach, FL
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Seasonal Occupational Therapist
Tenet Healthcare · West Palm Beach, FL
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Get my free pay reportOccupational Therapist pay in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach
- 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 West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach
| 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 West Palm Beach
CMS lists 3 hospitals in West Palm Beach, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Palm Beach Va Medical Center West Palm Beach, FL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center West Palm Beach, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| St Mary's Medical Center West Palm Beach, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 8 mi | $47.92/hr | 63,284 |
| Wellington, FL | 11 mi | $47.92/hr | 63,258 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in West Palm Beach. Your free report adds named employers and pay near West Palm Beach.
Do I need a Florida license to work in West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?
The federal per diem benchmark in West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in West Palm Beach and across Florida. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near West Palm Beach.
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Your OT pay reportWest Palm Beach, 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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