Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: California

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in California?

The highest paying employer in California for Occupational Therapist jobs is Adventist Health, paying up to $57/hr. This is 14% lower than the average pay for Occupational Therapist roles in California.

Q: What cities in California pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Modesto is currently the highest paying city in California for Occupational Therapist jobs, paying up to $76/hr. This is 11% higher than the average pay for Occupational Therapist roles in California. Other top paying cities include Berkeley, paying up to $79/hr, Roseville, paying up to $78/hr, and Santa Cruz, paying up to $64/hr.

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$64.78/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in California is $64.78 per hour. This is 18% higher than the US average of $52.85.

Last updated on December 20, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$64.78/hour

California

18% higher than the US average.

$52.85/hour

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fresno, California	$58	$70

How does the pay for Occupational Therapists in California compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Idaho	$61	$62
Colorado	$57	$59
Arizona	$48	$51

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in California?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Adventist Health	$57	$61
Community Medical Centers	$56	$58
Tenet Desert	$53	$55
Core Medical-Perm	$51	$51

Last updated on December 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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