Occupational Therapists Salary
Occupational Therapists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA make a median of $106,160 a year, or about $51.04 an hour. The range runs from $77K at the entry level to $131K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.06), that's roughly $106,096 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,820/month, or 27.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $106K get you in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell’s Regional Price Parity (100.06). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
Occupational therapists pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell tracks closely to the national median, $106K locally vs. $100K nationwide, a 6% difference. Rent runs $1,820/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28.1% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 100.06) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for occupational therapists in metros near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County | $100K | $109K |
| Columbus | $95K | $106K |
| Savannah | $96K | $101K |
| Macon-Bibb County | $101K | $114K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Entry-level occupational therapists (10th percentile) start around $77K. Mid-career wages sit at $106K. Top earners bring in $131K or more, a $54K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Occupational Therapists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $125K | +24% | 13,810 |
| Oregon | $112K | +12% | 1,170 |
| Nevada | $111K | +10% | 1,080 |
| District of Columbia | $109K | +9% | 540 |
| Washington | $108K | +7% | 3,340 |
| Maryland | $107K | +7% | 2,390 |
| Colorado | $107K | +6% | 3,390 |
| Arkansas | $106K | +6% | 2,160 |
| Texas | $106K | +6% | 13,400 |
| Oklahoma | $104K | +4% | 1,180 |
| Georgia | $104K | +4% | 3,650 |
| Alaska | $104K | +3% | 410 |
| Arizona | $104K | +3% | 2,680 |
| New Jersey | $103K | +3% | 6,290 |
| Hawaii | $103K | +3% | 390 |
| Connecticut | $102K | +2% | 3,150 |
| Delaware | $102K | +2% | 490 |
| South Carolina | $101K | +1% | 1,840 |
| Massachusetts | $101K | +1% | 6,510 |
| Virginia | $101K | +0% | 4,150 |
| Rhode Island | $100K | -0% | 770 |
| Illinois | $100K | -1% | 7,710 |
| Ohio | $99K | -1% | 6,760 |
| Florida | $99K | -1% | 10,650 |
| New Mexico | $99K | -1% | 1,030 |
| Kansas | $99K | -1% | 1,560 |
| Louisiana | $98K | -2% | 2,060 |
| Pennsylvania | $98K | -2% | 6,560 |
| Idaho | $98K | -3% | 840 |
| Tennessee | $98K | -3% | 2,490 |
| Kentucky | $98K | -3% | 2,190 |
| Missouri | $97K | -3% | 3,400 |
| Utah | $97K | -3% | 1,030 |
| Indiana | $97K | -3% | 3,830 |
| New York | $96K | -4% | 11,690 |
| West Virginia | $96K | -4% | 700 |
| Mississippi | $95K | -5% | 1,340 |
| Alabama | $94K | -6% | 1,500 |
| Nebraska | $94K | -7% | 1,500 |
| Vermont | $93K | -7% | 320 |
| Minnesota | $93K | -7% | 3,670 |
| North Carolina | $93K | -7% | 4,490 |
| Wisconsin | $92K | -8% | 3,710 |
| Iowa | $90K | -10% | 1,290 |
| Michigan | $90K | -10% | 5,120 |
| Montana | $89K | -11% | 420 |
| Wyoming | $86K | -14% | 350 |
| South Dakota | $85K | -15% | 490 |
| Maine | $84K | -16% | 1,120 |
| New Hampshire | $84K | -16% | 1,240 |
| North Dakota | $83K | -17% | 570 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a occupational therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?
Yes — at the median salary of $106K, rent takes 28.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,820/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for occupational therapists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new occupational therapists typically earn — is $77K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,596/month. At HUD’s $1,820/month FMR, rent would take 40% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is occupational therapist a high-paying job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $106K locally vs. $100K nationally, a 6% difference.
How does Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell compare to the national average for occupational therapists?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell pays $106K median vs. the U.S. average of $100K — that’s +6%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.06), the purchasing-power equivalent is $106K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do occupational therapists make in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA?
The median is $106,160 a year, that works out to about $51 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $76,600, and experienced occupational therapists can clear $131,010. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $106K enough to live in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,474/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,820/month, which eats 28.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a occupational therapists salary go in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell has a Regional Price Parity of 100.06 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapists salary is worth about $106,096 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do occupational therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.