PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Acute Occupational Therapist
MultiCare · Spokane Valley, WA
$44.42–$67.33/ hour
Occupational Therapist jobs in Spokane, WA
Pay for occupational therapists in the Spokane area centers on $46.32 per hour, or about $96,350 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.79 and the upper quarter over $51.15. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Spokane. That ranks 158th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 206th of 327 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Spokane and what they pay.
- $46.32median pay per hour, Spokane
- $40–$51typical range per hour
- 280occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 6% below the Washington statewide median of $49.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 280 occupational therapists employed in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.79 | $78,600 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.79 | $82,760 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.32 | $96,350 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.15 | $106,390 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.35 | $119,290 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Spokane ranks
- 158th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 206th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th 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 Spokane
- Overall prices in Spokane-Spokane Valley run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.32 median hour buys what $46.16 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Spokane paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,668
- Per year: $83,376
- Per month: $6,948
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Spokane
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,484 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,292 |
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 Spokane
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Spokane, 1 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Va Medical Center Spokane, WA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Deaconess Medical Center Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospital For Children Spokane, WA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Inland Northwest Behavioral Health Spokane, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Valley, WA | 9 mi | $46.32/hr | 108,267 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 30 mi | $39.36/hr | 57,355 |
| Pasco, WA | 125 mi | $48.90/hr | 81,724 |
| Richland, WA | 130 mi | $48.90/hr | 64,372 |
| Kennewick, WA | 131 mi | $48.90/hr | 86,728 |
| Yakima, WA | 164 mi | $51.68/hr | 97,390 |
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 Spokane, WA?
Occupational Therapists in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area have a median pay of $46.32 per hour, about $96,350 a year. The middle half earn between $39.79 and $51.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Spokane a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Spokane-Spokane Valley ranks 206th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 158th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Spokane?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Spokane-Spokane Valley area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Spokane.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Spokane 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 Spokane?
The federal per diem benchmark in Spokane is $126 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,484 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Spokane?
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Your OT pay reportSpokane, 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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