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Salary · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024

Occupational Therapists Salary in New York

In New York, occupational therapists earn a median of $95,370 per year.

Median (New York)
$95,370
Bottom 10%
$63,120
Top 10%
$139,800
Employed in New York
10,540

How New York compares

Refit analysis ·In New York, occupational therapists earn a median of $95,370 — 3% below the national median of $98,340. Locally the range runs $63,120 to $139,800. About 10,540 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New York ranks #28 of 52 states for occupational therapists pay — roughly the 47th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $119,470) by 25%. State employment of about 10,540 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$98,340
US bottom 10%
$67,090
US top 10%
$129,830

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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