Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Occupational Therapist
Amedisys · Winter Haven, FL
$51.77–$65.00/ hour
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Occupational Therapist jobs in Winter Haven, FL
The median occupational therapist pay in the Winter Haven area is $46.36 per hour ($96,430 a year), with the typical range running from $38.64 to $49.18. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Winter Haven. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Winter Haven. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Winter Haven.
- $46.36median pay per hour, Lakeland
- $39–$49typical range per hour
- 190occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist
Select Medical · Winter Haven, FL
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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 Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.29 | $73,400 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.64 | $80,370 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.36 | $96,430 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.18 | $102,290 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.50 | $115,440 | 17% above U.S. median |
How Winter Haven ranks
- 156th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 156th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 13th 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 Winter Haven
- Overall prices in Lakeland-Winter Haven run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.36 median hour buys what $47.72 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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 Winter Haven paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,669
- Per year: $83,448
- Per month: $6,954
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Winter Haven
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Winter Haven
CMS lists 1 hospital in Winter Haven, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven Hospital Winter Haven, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland, FL | 14 mi | $46.36/hr | 124,990 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 26 mi | $47.57/hr | 84,756 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 30 mi | $47.57/hr | 71,036 |
| Clermont, FL | 33 mi | $47.57/hr | 50,851 |
| Orlando, FL | 38 mi | $47.57/hr | 334,854 |
| Ocoee, FL | 39 mi | $47.57/hr | 51,269 |
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 Winter Haven
Winter Haven city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Winter Haven, FL?
Occupational Therapists in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area have a median pay of $46.36 per hour, about $96,430 a year. The middle half earn between $38.64 and $49.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Winter Haven a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Lakeland-Winter Haven ranks 156th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 156th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Winter Haven?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Winter Haven. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Winter Haven.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven?
The federal per diem benchmark in Winter Haven is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Winter Haven?
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Your OT pay reportWinter Haven, 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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