Occupational Therapists Salary
Occupational Therapists in Oregon make a median of $112,310 a year, or about $54 an hour. The range runs from $79K at the entry level to $131K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.44), that's roughly $109,635 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,555/month, or 22.5% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $112K get you in Oregon?
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What this looks like in Oregon
Oregon sits well above the national pay line for occupational therapists, local pay runs about 12% higher than the U.S. median of $100K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,555/month, 23.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 102.44) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Oregon offers a genuinely strong financial position for occupational therapistss at the median.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oregon
Entry-level occupational therapists (10th percentile) start around $79K. Mid-career wages sit at $112K. Top earners bring in $131K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapists salary by metro in Oregon
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | $115K | +2% | 100 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $112K | -0% | 730 |
| Salem | $110K | -2% | 140 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $108K | -4% | 120 |
| Medford | $101K | -10% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a occupational therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Oregon?
Yes — at the median salary of $112K, rent takes 23.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,555/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for occupational therapists in Oregon?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new occupational therapists typically earn — is $79K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,710/month. At HUD’s $1,555/month FMR, rent would take 33% 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 Oregon?
Local pay is 12% above the national median — $112K here vs. $100K nationally.
How does Oregon compare to the national average for occupational therapists?
Oregon pays $112K median vs. the U.S. average of $100K — that’s +12%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.44), the purchasing-power equivalent is $110K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do occupational therapists make in Oregon?
The median is $112,310 a year, that works out to about $54 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $78,500, and experienced occupational therapists can clear $131,340. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $112K enough to live in Oregon?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,508/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,555/month, which eats 23.9% 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 Oregon?
Oregon has a Regional Price Parity of 102.44 (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 $109,635 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.