Occupational Therapists Salary in Florida
Occupational Therapists in Florida make a median of $99,070 a year, or about $47.63 an hour. The range runs from $74K at the entry level to $116K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $99K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level occupational therapists (10th percentile) start around $74K. Mid-career wages sit at $99K. Top earners bring in $116K or more, a $42K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapists salary by metro in Florida
22 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $110K | +11% | 140 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $104K | +5% | 680 |
| Homosassa Springs | $100K | +1% | 90 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $100K | +1% | 2,310 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $99K | +0% | 330 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $99K | -0% | 40 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $99K | -0% | 750 |
| Punta Gorda | $99K | -0% | 60 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $99K | -0% | 120 |
| Port St. Lucie | $99K | -1% | 240 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $98K | -1% | 1,610 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $98K | -1% | 80 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $98K | -1% | 90 |
| Jacksonville | $98K | -2% | 700 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $96K | -3% | 190 |
| Gainesville | $96K | -3% | 280 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $96K | -3% | 190 |
| Ocala | $95K | -4% | 130 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $95K | -4% | 220 |
| Sebring | $94K | -5% | 80 |
| Tallahassee | $93K | -6% | 140 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $88K | -11% | 260 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Florida?
The median is $99,070 a year, that works out to about $48 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $73,570, and experienced occupational therapists can clear $116,010. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $99K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,507/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 25.5% 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 Florida?
Florida 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 $100,497 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.