Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: San Diego, CA

Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$57.48/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in San Diego, CA is $57.48 per hour. This is 9% lower than the California average of $62.93.

Last updated on November 30, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages

$57.48/hour

San Diego, CA

16% higher than the US average.

$62.93/hour

California

23% higher than the US average.

$48.30/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Phoenix, Arizona

$48/hour

This is 21% lower than the San Diego average of $57.48.

Mesa, Arizona

$49/hour

This is 18% lower than the San Diego average of $57.48.

Denver, Colorado

$46/hour

This is 26% lower than the San Diego average of $57.48.

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Last updated on November 30, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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