Occupational Therapists Salary
Occupational Therapists in Boulder, CO make a median of $123,490 a year, or about $59.37 an hour. The range runs from $86K at the entry level to $175K for experienced workers.
So what does $123K get you in Boulder?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for occupational therapists in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $103K | , |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $108K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $106K | , |
| Greeley | $104K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level occupational therapists (10th percentile) start around $86K. Mid-career wages sit at $123K. Top earners bring in $175K or more, a $89K 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 |
| Kansas | $99K | -1% | 1,560 |
| New Mexico | $99K | -1% | 1,030 |
| 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 |
| Michigan | $90K | -10% | 5,120 |
| Iowa | $90K | -10% | 1,290 |
| 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 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 states
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for occupational therapists in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new occupational therapists typically earn — is $86K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,155/month.
Is occupational therapist a high-paying job in Boulder?
Local pay is 23% above the national median — $123K here vs. $100K nationally.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for occupational therapists?
Boulder pays $123K median vs. the U.S. average of $100K — that’s +23%.
How much do occupational therapists make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $123,490 a year, that works out to about $59 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $85,910, and experienced occupational therapists can clear $174,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $123K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,477/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a occupational therapists salary go in Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapists salary is worth about $123,490 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.