Per diemPosted 23 days ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN
BrightSpring Health Services · Bellingham, WA
$50.00–$60.00/ hour
Occupational Therapist jobs in Bellingham, WA
The median occupational therapist pay in the Bellingham area is $46.97 per hour ($97,690 a year), with the typical range running from $41.47 to $55.82. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Bellingham. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bellingham. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bellingham.
- $46.97median pay per hour, Bellingham
- $41–$56typical range per hour
- 80occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 5% below the Washington statewide median of $49.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 80 occupational therapists employed in the Bellingham metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.99 | $54,060 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.47 | $86,260 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.97 | $97,690 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $55.82 | $116,110 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.17 | $129,310 | 31% above U.S. median |
How Bellingham ranks
- 125th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 223rd of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 8 Washington 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 Bellingham
- Overall prices in Bellingham run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.97 median hour buys what $45.45 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Bellingham paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,691
- Per year: $84,546
- Per month: $7,046
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bellingham metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bellingham
| 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 Bellingham
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bellingham, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center Bellingham, WA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville, WA | 49 mi | $50.06/hr | 76,209 |
| Everett, WA | 56 mi | $50.06/hr | 113,011 |
| Bothell, WA | 69 mi | $50.06/hr | 51,770 |
| Shoreline, WA | 69 mi | $50.06/hr | 66,251 |
| Kirkland, WA | 74 mi | $50.06/hr | 95,499 |
| Redmond, WA | 76 mi | $50.06/hr | 82,195 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in Washington · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Washington
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Washington 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.
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Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Bellingham, WA?
Occupational Therapists in the Bellingham metro area have a median pay of $46.97 per hour, about $97,690 a year. The middle half earn between $41.47 and $55.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bellingham a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Bellingham ranks 223rd of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 125th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Bellingham?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Bellingham. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bellingham.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Bellingham as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington 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 Bellingham?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bellingham 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 Bellingham?
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Your OT pay reportBellingham, WA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- AmedisysFederal Way, WA · 2 postings$75.50/ hr$67–$84
- MultiCareYakima, WA · 14 postings$61.35/ hr$44–$78
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 3 postings$60.17/ hr$48–$72
- Cole Sky Therapy PLLCBellevue, WA · 2 wage offers$42.21/ hr$42–$42
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$44Median$60.76High$78
22 OT postings with published pay in Washington, 15 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 22 OT roles
- Outpatient Pediatric Occupational TherapistPermanent$49.36–$78.25/ hour
- Pediatric Occupational TherapistPermanent$49.36–$78.25/ hour
+ 20 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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