NJ · Vineland · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Vineland, NJ

Occupational Therapists in the Vineland area earn a median of $49.37 per hour, about $102,690 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.55 and $56.62. That ranks 53rd of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 73rd of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Vineland. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Vineland.

Occupational Therapist pay in Vineland, 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 60 occupational therapists employed in the Vineland metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.62$67,85031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.55$82,26016% below U.S. median
Median$49.37$102,6904% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.62$117,77020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$63.50$132,08034% above U.S. median

How Vineland ranks

  • 53rd of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 73rd 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 Vineland

  • Overall prices in Vineland run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 83.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.37 median hour buys what $51.44 buys at the national price level, 9% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,777
  • Per year: $88,866
  • Per month: $7,406

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

Travel assignment per diem in Vineland

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).

Open Occupational Therapist roles in New Jersey

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Vineland as they open.

PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Occupational Therapist

Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ

$78k–$133k/ year
  • OTHER
  • Req 16742
New this week
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Occupational Therapist

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ

$40.00–$57.93/ hour
  • OTHER
  • Req 276234
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Hospitals in Vineland

CMS lists 1 hospital in Vineland, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
Vineland, NJ
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
Camden, NJ33 mi$48.52/hr71,749
Wilmington, DE34 mi$48.52/hr73,176
Philadelphia, PA38 mi$48.52/hr1,573,916
Trenton, NJ54 mi$46.98/hr91,193
New Brunswick, NJ76 mi$49.40/hr57,487
Reading, PA78 mi$43.79/hr96,000

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.

New Jersey state guide

Other healthcare roles in Vineland

Vineland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Vineland, NJ?

Occupational Therapists in the Vineland metro area have a median pay of $49.37 per hour, about $102,690 a year. The middle half earn between $39.55 and $56.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Vineland ranks 73rd of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 53rd of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do occupational therapists work in Vineland?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Vineland, led by Inspira Medical Center Vineland. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Vineland 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 Vineland?

The federal per diem benchmark in Vineland 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 Vineland?

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Pay report · OT near Vineland, NJ
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Your OT pay reportVineland, 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

  1. Occupational Therapist - Hand TherapistPermanent
    $85k–$110k/ year
    Select Medical · Clifton, NJ · posted 3 days ago
  2. Pediatric Occupational TherapistPermanent
    $38.00–$48.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Chatham, NJ · posted 3 days ago

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