PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist
MultiCare · Puyallup, WA
$49.36–$78.25/ hour
Top 25% pay
Occupational Therapist jobs in Kirkland, WA
The median occupational therapist pay in the Kirkland area is $50.06 per hour ($104,120 a year), with the typical range running from $46.70 to $59.66. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Kirkland and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kirkland. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kirkland.
- $50.06median pay per hour, Seattle
- $47–$60typical range per hour
- 2,260occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 12open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Occupational Therapist roles near Kirkland
Roles in other cities of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
MultiCare · Gig Harbor, WA
$49.36–$78.25/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist
MultiCare · Gig Harbor, WA
$49.36–$78.25/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 9 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Per Diem
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$48.13–$72.20/ hour
Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Acute Therapy Occupational Therapist PRN
MultiCare · Covington, WA
$47.46–$75.24/ hour
Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Acute Occupational Therapist PRN
MultiCare · Auburn, WA
$47.46–$75.24/ hour
Per diemPosted 16 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Per Diem
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$48.13–$72.20/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Occupational Therapist - 1.0 FTE Psychiatry Partial Hospitalization Program
Seattle Children's · Federal Way, WA
$48.13–$72.20/ hour
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
CommonSpirit Health · Tacoma, WA
$47.41–$78.23/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
PRN Acute Care Occupational Therapist
MultiCare · Puyallup, WA
$47.46–$75.24/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Occupational Therapist - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
Amedisys · Seattle, WA
$139k–$175k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Occupational Therapist - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
Amedisys · Federal Way, WA
$139k–$175k/ year
Top 25% pay
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Named employers near Kirkland, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring occupational therapists near Kirkland
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 6 | $62.58 |
| Seattle Children's | 3 | $60.17 |
| Amedisys | 2 | $75.50 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $62.82 |
Occupational Therapist pay in Kirkland, WA
The metro median is 2% above the Washington statewide median of $49.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 2,260 occupational therapists employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.37 | $79,810 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $46.70 | $97,140 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.06 | $104,120 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $59.66 | $124,090 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $64.37 | $133,890 | 36% above U.S. median |
How Kirkland ranks
- 38th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 234th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Kirkland
- Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.06 median hour buys what $45.05 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Kirkland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,802
- Per year: $90,108
- Per month: $7,509
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kirkland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $208 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,100 |
| 13-week assignment | $27,300 |
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 Kirkland
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kirkland, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreenhealth Medical Center Kirkland, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Bhc Fairfax Hospital Kirkland, WA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond, WA | 4 mi | $50.06/hr | 82,195 |
| Bothell, WA | 5 mi | $50.06/hr | 51,770 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Kirkland
Kirkland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Kirkland, WA?
Occupational Therapists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $50.06 per hour, about $104,120 a year. The middle half earn between $46.70 and $59.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kirkland a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 234th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 38th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Kirkland?
We list 12 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kirkland.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Kirkland 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 Kirkland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kirkland is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Kirkland?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Kirkland and across Washington. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Kirkland.
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Your OT pay reportKirkland, 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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