School Based Occupational Therapist Salary Guide

Average School Based Occupational Therapist Salary

$50.52/hour

The average salary for a School Based Occupational Therapist is $50.52 per hour. This is 15% higher than the school nursing US average of $42.92.

Last updated on July 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for School Based Occupational Therapist compared to School-Based Healthcare Professional National Averages

$50.52/hour

15% higher than the school nursing US average.

$42.92/hour

United States

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for School Based Occupational Therapist jobs?

Only Confluent Health reports pay data for School Based Occupational Therapists, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the national average for School Based Occupational Therapists is $51 per hour — Confluent Health pays 11% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Confluent Health$45$45

Last updated on July 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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