Occupational Therapists Salary in New York
Occupational Therapists in New York make a median of $95,370 a year, or about $45.85 an hour. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $140K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $95K get you in New York?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New York
Entry-level occupational therapists (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $95K. Top earners bring in $140K or more, a $77K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapists salary by metro in New York
13 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $103K | +8% | 9,630 |
| Kingston | $99K | +4% | 70 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $89K | -7% | 340 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $87K | -9% | 60 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $84K | -12% | 540 |
| Syracuse | $82K | -14% | 460 |
| Binghamton | $81K | -15% | 140 |
| Elmira | $80K | -16% | 40 |
| Glens Falls | $80K | -16% | 70 |
| Ithaca | $79K | -17% | 40 |
| Utica-Rome | $79K | -17% | 210 |
| Rochester | $79K | -17% | 680 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $78K | -19% | 920 |
Showing 1–10 of 13 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do occupational therapists make in New York?
The median is $95,370 a year, that works out to about $46 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,120, and experienced occupational therapists can clear $139,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $95K enough to live in New York?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,900/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 32.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a occupational therapists salary go in New York?
New York 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 $97,108 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.