PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Occupational Therapist (OT), Day Shift, Acute Care Therapy
Adventist Health · Rockville, MD
$34.58–$51.87/ hour
Occupational Therapist jobs in Rockville, MD
Pay for occupational therapists in the Rockville area centers on $50.49 per hour, or about $105,010 a year. The lower quarter earns under $42.59 and the upper quarter over $60.52. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Rockville. That ranks 30th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 202nd of 327 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rockville.
- $50.49median pay per hour, Washington
- $43–$61typical range per hour
- 2,250occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 3% above the Maryland statewide median of $48.98 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 2,250 occupational therapists employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.24 | $77,460 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $42.59 | $88,590 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.49 | $105,010 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $60.52 | $125,880 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $67.14 | $139,650 | 42% above U.S. median |
How Rockville ranks
- 30th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 202nd of 327 after adjusting for local prices
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 Rockville
- Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.49 median hour buys what $46.37 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.
Estimate your Rockville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,818
- Per year: $90,882
- Per month: $7,574
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Rockville
| 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 Rockville
CMS lists 1 hospital in Rockville, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center Rockville, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg, MD | 5 mi | $50.49/hr | 70,686 |
| Washington, DC | 14 mi | $50.49/hr | 702,250 |
| Baltimore, MD | 33 mi | $47.77/hr | 568,271 |
| Lancaster, PA | 80 mi | $45.82/hr | 58,441 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 84 mi | $45.53/hr | 50,649 |
| Wilmington, DE | 98 mi | $48.52/hr | 73,176 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in Maryland · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Maryland
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Maryland taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Rockville, MD?
Occupational Therapists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $50.49 per hour, about $105,010 a year. The middle half earn between $42.59 and $60.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rockville a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 202nd of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 30th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Rockville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Rockville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rockville.
Do I need a Maryland license to work in Rockville as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland 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 Rockville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Rockville 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.
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Your OT pay reportRockville, MD · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Adventist HealthCare, Inc.Rockville, MD · 2 wage offers$48.61/ hr$47–$50
- Select MedicalColumbia, MD · 2 postings$44.19/ hr$38–$55
- Adventist HealthWaldorf, MD · 6 postings$43.22/ hr$35–$52
- Grandison Management, Inc.Maryland · 10 wage offers$35.60/ hr$36–$36
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$43.22High$55
10 OT postings with published pay in Maryland, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 10 OT roles
- Occupational Therapist IPermanent$36.83–$55.29/ hour
- Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Hands and NeuroPermanent$80k–$90k/ year
+ 8 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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