PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
Select Medical · Clifton, NJ
$85k–$110k/ year
New this week
Occupational Therapist jobs in Plainfield, NJ
Pay for occupational therapists in the Plainfield area centers on $49.40 per hour, or about $102,750 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.82 and the upper quarter over $62.20. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Plainfield metro area. That ranks 52nd of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 251st of 327 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Plainfield and what they pay.
- $49.40median pay per hour, New York
- $41–$62typical range per hour
- 9,630occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Occupational Therapist
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$78k–$133k/ year
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Occupational Therapist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ
$40.00–$57.93/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring occupational therapists near Plainfield
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | 1 | $46.88 |
| Centrastate Healthcare System | 1 | $50.62 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $48.97 |
Occupational Therapist pay in Plainfield, NJ
The metro median is 1% below the New Jersey statewide median of $49.69 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 9,630 occupational therapists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.44 | $71,640 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.82 | $84,910 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.40 | $102,750 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $62.20 | $129,380 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $75.20 | $156,420 | 59% above U.S. median |
How Plainfield ranks
- 52nd of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 251st 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 Plainfield
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.40 median hour buys what $43.89 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Plainfield paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,778
- Per year: $88,920
- Per month: $7,410
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Plainfield
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $139 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,533 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,929 |
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 the New York-Newark-Jersey City area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, 15 of the 38 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick, NJ | 9 mi | $49.40/hr | 57,487 |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 10 mi | $49.40/hr | 56,939 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in New Jersey · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Jersey
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Plainfield
Plainfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Plainfield, NJ?
Occupational Therapists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $49.40 per hour, about $102,750 a year. The middle half earn between $40.82 and $62.20 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Plainfield a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 251st of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 52nd of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Plainfield?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Plainfield.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Plainfield as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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 Plainfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Plainfield is $139 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,533 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Plainfield?
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Your OT pay reportPlainfield, NJ · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Enhance Therapies Master Payco LLCLakewood, NJ · 1 wage offer$48.00/ hr$48–$48
- Select MedicalClifton, NJ · 4 postings$44.94/ hr$35–$56
- Reliant Pro Rehab, LLCBurlington, NJ · 1 wage offer$42.50/ hr$40–$45
- Tender Touch Rehab Services LLCJackson Township, NJ · 1 wage offer$40.28/ hr$37–$44
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$37Median$48.18High$60
7 OT postings with published pay in New Jersey, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 7 OT roles
- Occupational Therapist - Hand TherapistPermanent$85k–$110k/ year
- Pediatric Occupational TherapistPermanent$38.00–$48.00/ hour
+ 5 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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