Occupational Therapist salary in New York
Occupational Therapists in New York earn a median of $45.85 per hour, about $95,370 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $47.28. The middle half earn between $37.49 and $53.93 per hour. The highest median among New York metro areas is in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, at $49.40 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $45.85median pay per hour
- $95,370median pay per year
- 10,540employed in New York
- #27of 50 states by median pay
Occupational Therapist pay in New York: percentiles
| Level | New York per hour | New York per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.35 | $63,130 | $32.25 |
| Lower quartile | $37.49 | $77,980 | $38.70 |
| Median | $45.85 | $95,370 | $47.28 |
| Upper quartile | $53.93 | $112,170 | $53.11 |
| Top 10% | $67.21 | $139,800 | $62.42 |
Occupational Therapist pay by metro area in New York
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New York median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49.40 | $102,750 | 9,630 | 8% above | $43.89 |
| Kingston, NY | $47.68 | $99,180 | 70 | 4% above | $47.34 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $42.59 | $88,590 | 340 | 7% below | $38.92 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $41.59 | $86,500 | 60 | 9% below | $47.43 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $40.35 | $83,920 | 540 | 12% below | $40.53 |
| Syracuse, NY | $39.39 | $81,930 | 460 | 14% below | $41.14 |
| Binghamton, NY | $39.13 | $81,390 | 140 | 15% below | — |
| Elmira, NY | $38.63 | $80,350 | 40 | 16% below | $40.92 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $38.61 | $80,300 | 70 | 16% below | — |
| Ithaca, NY | $38.08 | $79,200 | 40 | 17% below | $36.86 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $38.00 | $79,040 | 210 | 17% below | $41.00 |
| Rochester, NY | $37.93 | $78,890 | 680 | 17% below | $39.09 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $37.28 | $77,550 | 920 | 19% below | $38.90 |
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 New York
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $49.08 | $102,080 | 7% above New York |
| Massachusetts | $47.32 | $98,420 | 3% above New York |
| New Jersey | $49.69 | $103,340 | 8% above New York |
| Pennsylvania | $45.25 | $94,120 | 1% below New York |
| Vermont | $41.55 | $86,420 | 9% below New York |
What employers are posting in New York
- 9roles with published pay
- $49.49median pay per hour
- $37–$66typical published range
- 5employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 3 | $61.99 |
| United Health Services | 3 | $46.25 |
| U.S. Army Forces Command | 1 | $49.49 |
| Glens Falls Hospital | 1 | $42.73 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $60 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 9 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Occupational Therapist jobs in New York · Occupational Therapist salary nationwide · New York state guide
Common questions
How much does a occupational therapist make in New York?
The median is $45.85 per hour, about $95,370 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.35 and the top 10% earn over $67.21 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New York city pays occupational therapists the most?
Among New York metro areas, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has the highest median at $49.40 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New York rank for occupational therapist pay?
New York ranks 27th 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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