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Senior occupational therapist salary in United States

How much does a Senior Occupational Therapist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$82,931
Average $82,931
Low $66,286
High $103,755

The average salary for a senior occupational therapist is $82,931 per year in the United States. 39 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 30, 2026).

Senior Occupational Therapist job openings in United States

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Senior Occupational Therapist ...
Kaiser Permanente4out of 5 stars.
Sacramento, CA
$71.02 - $75.21 an hour
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Occupational Therapist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MERCOR
 
$202,800per year
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County of Santa Clara
 
$158,833per year
City and County of San Francis...
 
$157,066per year
Talent
 
$156,000per year
Stern At Home Therapy
 
$135,200per year
Los Robles Hospital and Medica...
 
$128,579per year

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Highest paying cities for Senior Occupational Therapists near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $143,302 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $101,296 per year
  3. Deerfield, IL
    $97,213 per year
  4. Buffalo, NY
    $72,588 per year
  5. Beverly, MA
    $72,115 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Senior Occupational Therapist

The average salary for a Senior Occupational Therapist is $82,931 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 61 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 3, 2026.

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Senior Occupational Therapist salaries typically range between a low of $88,279 and a high of $179,417 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Senior Occupational Therapist include San Francisco, CA at $143,302 per year, New York, NY at $101,296 per year, and Deerfield, IL at $97,213 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Senior Occupational Therapist include MERCOR ($202,800 per year) and County of Santa Clara ($158,833 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Senior Occupational Therapist salary compares to related positions:

  • Junior Occupational Therapist: Average $86,591 per year
  • Occupational Therapist: Average $52.17 per hour
  • Occupational Therapist II: Average $54.31 per hour
  • Occupational Therapist III: Average $92,038 per year

How much do similar professions as Senior Occupational Therapist get paid in United States?

Junior Occupational Therapist

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Average $86,591 per year

Occupational Therapist II

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Average $54.31 per hour

Occupational Therapist III

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Average $92,038 per year