NV · Henderson · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Henderson, NV

Occupational Therapists in the Henderson area earn a median of $50.32 per hour, about $104,670 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $44.26 and $63.09. That ranks 32nd of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 102nd of 327 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Henderson. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Henderson.

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Occupational Therapist pay in Henderson, NV

The metro median is in line with the Nevada statewide median of $50.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 890 occupational therapists employed in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.85$68,33031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.26$92,0606% below U.S. median
Median$50.32$104,6706% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$63.09$131,23033% above U.S. median
Top 10%$72.47$150,74053% above U.S. median

How Henderson ranks

  • 32nd of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 102nd 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 Henderson

  • Overall prices in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $50.32 median hour buys what $50.21 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Henderson paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,812
  • Per year: $90,576
  • Per month: $7,548
  • Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Henderson

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$134
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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 Henderson

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Henderson, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena Campus
Henderson, NV
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Henderson Hospital
Henderson, NV
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Rose De Lima
Henderson, NV
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
West Henderson Hospital
Henderson, NV
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Seven Hills Hospital
Henderson, NV
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
North Las Vegas, NV20 mi$50.32/hr294,034
Las Vegas, NV20 mi$50.32/hr678,922
St. George, UT109 mi$48.26/hr106,288
Lake Havasu City, AZ112 mi$50.35/hr59,037
Apple Valley, CA160 mi$52.41/hr75,029
Victorville, CA166 mi$52.41/hr140,721

Occupational Therapist jobs in Nevada · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nevada

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

Nevada 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.

Nevada state guide

Other healthcare roles in Henderson

Henderson city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Henderson, NV?

Occupational Therapists in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area have a median pay of $50.32 per hour, about $104,670 a year. The middle half earn between $44.26 and $63.09 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas ranks 102nd of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 32nd of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring occupational therapists in Henderson?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Henderson. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Henderson.

Do I need a Nevada license to work in Henderson as an occupational therapist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Henderson is $134 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Henderson?

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Your OT pay reportHenderson, NV · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Revive Sparks, LLCSparks, NV · 1 wage offer$47.00/ hr$47–$47
  • Maxicare Therapy, LLCLas Vegas, NV · 1 wage offer$37.38/ hr$37–$38
  • Grandison Management, Inc.Las Vegas, NV · 1 wage offer$36.84/ hr$37–$37

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$38Median$57.50High$82

3 OT postings with published pay in Nevada, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 OT roles

  1. Supervisory Occupational TherapistPermanent
    $132k–$171k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Reno, NV · posted today
  2. Occupational Therapist - Hand TherapistPermanent
    $80k–$108k/ year
    Select Medical · Henderson, NV · posted 3 days ago

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