Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: California
Average Occupational Therapist Salary
Average Occupational Therapist Salary
$61.39/hour
The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in California is $61.39 per hour. This is 20% higher than the US average of $48.90.
Last updated on February 19, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Occupational Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
Occupational Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$61.39/hour
California
20% higher than the US average.
$48.90/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Occupational Therapists?
What cities in California pay the most for Occupational Therapists?
City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Berkeley, California | $67 | $79 |
San Jose, California | $65 | $89 |
Los Angeles, California | $64 | $84 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in California?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Palm Health Resources | $87 | $87 |
Core Medical-Perm | $68 | $68 |
Kaiser Permanente | $65 | $77 |
Adventist Health | $57 | $62 |
Community Medical Centers | $56 | $56 |
Stability Direct | $53 | $53 |
Lifepoint Health | $52 | $56 |
Keck Medicine of USC | $42 | $51 |
Last updated on February 19, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Adventist Health
- Glendale, CA
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- Lifepoint Rehabilitation
- Redding, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$36-50/hour
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- Kaiser Permanente
- Los Angeles, CA
- 0x8 hrs, Days
$66-84/hour
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- Kaiser Permanente
- Thousand Oaks, CA
- 3x8 hrs, Days
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- Adventist Health
- Los Angeles, CA
$48-66/hour
Posted 6 days ago
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