PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist
MultiCare · Puyallup, WA
$49.36–$78.25/ hour
Top 25% pay
Occupational Therapist jobs in Richland, WA
Pay for occupational therapists in the Richland area centers on $48.90 per hour, or about $101,710 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.04 and the upper quarter over $58.26. That ranks 63rd of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 133rd of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Richland. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Richland.
- $48.90median pay per hour, Kennewick
- $44–$58typical range per hour
- 90occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Occupational Therapist pay in Richland, WA
The metro median is 1% below the Washington statewide median of $49.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 90 occupational therapists employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.77 | $74,400 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $44.04 | $91,600 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.90 | $101,710 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $58.26 | $121,180 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.23 | $125,280 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Richland ranks
- 63rd of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 133rd of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Richland
- Overall prices in Kennewick-Richland run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.90 median hour buys what $48.86 buys at the national price level, 3% 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$1,760
- Per year: $88,020
- Per month: $7,335
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kennewick-Richland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Richland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $130 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,512 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,656 |
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).
Open Occupational Therapist roles in Washington
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
MultiCare · Gig Harbor, WA
$49.36–$78.25/ hour
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Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist
MultiCare · Olympia, WA
$49.36–$78.25/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist
MultiCare · Olympia, WA
$49.36–$78.25/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist
MultiCare · Gig Harbor, WA
$49.36–$78.25/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health
Enhabit Home Health · Omak, WA
$85k–$90k/ year
Hospitals in Richland
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Richland, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center Richland, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lourdes Counseling Center Richland, WA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WA | 8 mi | $48.90/hr | 86,728 |
| Pasco, WA | 8 mi | $48.90/hr | 81,724 |
| Yakima, WA | 63 mi | $51.68/hr | 97,390 |
| Spokane, WA | 130 mi | $46.32/hr | 230,609 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 136 mi | $46.32/hr | 108,267 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 153 mi | $39.36/hr | 57,355 |
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 Richland
Richland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Richland, WA?
Occupational Therapists in the Kennewick-Richland metro area have a median pay of $48.90 per hour, about $101,710 a year. The middle half earn between $44.04 and $58.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Richland a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Kennewick-Richland ranks 133rd of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 63rd of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do occupational therapists work in Richland?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Richland, led by Kadlec Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Richland 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 Richland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Richland is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Richland?
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Your OT pay reportRichland, 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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