ID · Nampa · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Nampa, ID

The median occupational therapist pay in the Nampa area is $43.72 per hour ($90,940 a year), with the typical range running from $40.67 to $48.89. That ranks 222nd of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 243rd of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Nampa. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Nampa.

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Occupational Therapist pay in Nampa, ID

The metro median is 3% above the Idaho statewide median of $42.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 290 occupational therapists employed in the Boise City metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.75$78,52020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.67$84,59014% below U.S. median
Median$43.72$90,9408% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.89$101,6903% above U.S. median
Top 10%$56.57$117,67020% above U.S. median

How Nampa ranks

  • 222nd of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 243rd of 327 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Idaho 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.

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What your pay buys in Nampa

  • Overall prices in Boise City run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $43.72 median hour buys what $44.43 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Nampa paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,574
  • Per year: $78,696
  • Per month: $6,558

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boise City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Nampa

ItemFederal 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 Nampa

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nampa, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Luke's Nampa Medical Center
Nampa, ID
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa
Nampa, ID
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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
Caldwell, ID6 mi$43.72/hr73,088
Meridian, ID8 mi$43.72/hr139,740
Twin Falls, ID127 mi$41.35/hr55,589
Pocatello, ID212 mi$42.54/hr58,231
Kennewick, WA221 mi$48.90/hr86,728
Pasco, WA224 mi$48.90/hr81,724

Occupational Therapist jobs in Idaho · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Idaho

Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Idaho requires for your role with the Idaho licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Idaho taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Idaho state guide

Other healthcare roles in Nampa

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Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Nampa, ID?

Occupational Therapists in the Boise City metro area have a median pay of $43.72 per hour, about $90,940 a year. The middle half earn between $40.67 and $48.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Boise City ranks 243rd of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 222nd of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do occupational therapists work in Nampa?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nampa, led by St Luke's Nampa Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Idaho license to work in Nampa as an occupational therapist?

Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Idaho requires for your role with the Idaho 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 Nampa?

The federal per diem benchmark in Nampa 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 Nampa?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Benewah Community HospitalSaint Maries, ID · 1 wage offer$55.00/ hr$55–$55
  • AmedisysVenice, FL · 5 postings$78.48/ hr$52–$89
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 4 postings$67.73/ hr$54–$83
  • CommonSpirit HealthNORTHRIDGE, CA · 9 postings$64.73/ hr$48–$81

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