PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Adult Inpatient Acute Care Rehab - Brooklyn Methodist Hospital - Full Time
NewYork-Presbyterian · New York
$117k–$141k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Occupational Therapist jobs in Utica, NY
The median occupational therapist pay in the Utica area is $38.00 per hour ($79,040 a year), with the typical range running from $32.63 to $45.00. That ranks 335th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 306th of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Utica. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Utica.
- $38.00median pay per hour, Utica
- $33–$45typical range per hour
- 210occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Occupational Therapist pay in Utica, NY
The metro median is 17% below the New York statewide median of $45.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 210 occupational therapists employed in the Utica-Rome metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.30 | $56,780 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.63 | $67,870 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.00 | $79,040 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.00 | $93,600 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.90 | $105,870 | 8% above U.S. median |
How Utica ranks
- 335th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 306th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th of 11 New York 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.
What your pay buys in Utica
- Overall prices in Utica-Rome run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.00 median hour buys what $41.00 buys at the national price level, 13% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,368
- Per year: $68,400
- Per month: $5,700
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Utica-Rome metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Utica
| 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).
Open Occupational Therapist roles in New York
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Utica as they open.
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Occupational Therapist-Full-Time Days- Home Care
NewYork-Presbyterian · New York
$117k–$141k/ year
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Occupational Therapist (Holistic Health and Fitness)
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$90k–$116k/ year
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Occupational Therapist
United Health Services · Binghamton, NY
$37.00–$55.50/ hour
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Occupational Therapist - Inpatient
United Health Services · Johnson City, NY
$37.00–$55.50/ hour
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Occupational Therapist
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$33.57–$51.39/ hour
Hospitals in Utica
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Utica, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynn Hospital Utica, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center Utica, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | 46 mi | $39.39/hr | 146,097 |
| Schenectady, NY | 69 mi | $40.35/hr | 69,495 |
| Albany, NY | 78 mi | $40.35/hr | 101,317 |
| Troy, NY | 82 mi | $40.35/hr | 51,065 |
| Scranton, PA | 119 mi | $43.56/hr | 75,905 |
| Rochester, NY | 121 mi | $37.93/hr | 207,282 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in New York · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New York
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Utica
Utica city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Utica, NY?
Occupational Therapists in the Utica-Rome metro area have a median pay of $38.00 per hour, about $79,040 a year. The middle half earn between $32.63 and $45.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Utica a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Utica-Rome ranks 306th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 335th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do occupational therapists work in Utica?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Utica, led by Wynn Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New York license to work in Utica as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York 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 Utica?
The federal per diem benchmark in Utica 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 reportUtica, NY · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$61.99/ hr$56–$68
- Infinite Services Inc.Brooklyn, NY · 2 wage offers$57.84/ hr$46–$70
- United Health ServicesJohnson City, NY · 3 postings$46.25/ hr$34–$56
- New York City Department of EducationBrooklyn, NY · 2 wage offers$39.41/ hr$39–$40
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$49.49High$67
9 OT postings with published pay in New York, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 9 OT roles
- Occupational Therapist - Adult Inpatient Acute Care Rehab - Brooklyn Methodist Hospital - Full TimePermanent$117k–$141k/ year
- Occupational Therapist-Full-Time Days- Home CarePermanent$117k–$141k/ year
+ 7 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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