Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist salary in Delaware

Occupational Therapists in Delaware earn a median of $46.19 per hour, about $96,080 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $47.28. The middle half earn between $36.36 and $54.62 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Occupational Therapist pay in Delaware: percentiles

LevelDelaware per hourDelaware per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$31.13$64,750$32.25
Lower quartile$36.36$75,630$38.70
Median$46.19$96,080$47.28
Upper quartile$54.62$113,610$53.11
Top 10%$61.19$127,280$62.42

Occupational Therapist pay by metro area in Delaware

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Delaware medianAfter cost of living
Dover, DE$43.41$90,300806% below—

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Occupational Therapist pay in states next to Delaware

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Delaware
Maryland$48.98$101,8806% above Delaware
New Jersey$49.69$103,3408% above Delaware
Pennsylvania$45.25$94,1202% below Delaware

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Common questions

How much does a occupational therapist make in Delaware?

The median is $46.19 per hour, about $96,080 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $31.13 and the top 10% earn over $61.19 (BLS, May 2024).

Where does Delaware rank for occupational therapist pay?

Delaware ranks 23rd of 50 states by median occupational therapist pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • ChristianaCareMillsboro, DE · 2 postings$46.93/ hr$36–$58
  • Grandison Management, Inc.Lewes, DE · 1 wage offer$33.62/ hr$34–$34
  • AmedisysVenice, FL · 5 postings$78.48/ hr$52–$89
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 4 postings$67.73/ hr$54–$83

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Low$35Median$48.37High$65

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3Open now: 2 OT roles

  1. Occupational Therapist | HomeHealthPermanent
    $36.10–$57.76/ hour
    ChristianaCare · Millsboro, DE · posted 2 days ago
  2. Occupational Therapist Part Time 20 hours a week | HomeHealthPermanent
    $36.10–$57.76/ hour
    ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE · posted 2 days ago

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