Occupational Therapists Salary
Occupational Therapists in Dalton, GA make a median of $111,580 a year, or about $53.64 an hour. The range runs from $72K at the entry level to $133K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 89.84), which stretches that salary to about $124,199 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,009/month, or 14.3% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $112K get you in Dalton?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Dalton’s Regional Price Parity (89.84). 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.
About occupational therapists
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What this looks like in Dalton
Dalton sits well above the national pay line for occupational therapists, local pay runs about 11% higher than the U.S. median of $100K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,009/month, 14.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 89.84 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Dalton offers a genuinely strong financial position for occupational therapistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for occupational therapists in metros near Dalton, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $106K | $106K |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $100K | $109K |
| Columbus | $95K | $106K |
| Savannah | $96K | $101K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Dalton, GA
Entry-level occupational therapists (10th percentile) start around $72K. Mid-career wages sit at $112K. Top earners bring in $133K or more, a $61K 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a occupational therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Dalton?
Yes — at the median salary of $112K, rent takes 14.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,009/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for occupational therapists in Dalton?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new occupational therapists typically earn — is $72K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,334/month. At HUD’s $1,009/month FMR, rent would take 23% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is occupational therapist a high-paying job in Dalton?
Local pay is 11% above the national median — $112K here vs. $100K nationally.
How does Dalton compare to the national average for occupational therapists?
Dalton pays $112K median vs. the U.S. average of $100K — that’s +11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 89.84), the purchasing-power equivalent is $124K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do occupational therapists make in Dalton, GA?
The median is $111,580 a year, that works out to about $54 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $72,240, and experienced occupational therapists can clear $133,450. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $112K enough to live in Dalton?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,767/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,009/month, which eats 14.9% 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 Dalton?
Dalton has a Regional Price Parity of 89.84 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapists salary is worth about $124,199 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.