Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Occupational Therapist Salary
$52.39/hour
The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Arizona is $52.39 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $55.67.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Occupational Therapist salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$52.39/hour
Arizona
6% lower than the US average.
$55.67/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Occupational Therapists?
Sierra Vista, Arizona pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Chandler, Arizona ($51) and Sun City, Arizona ($51). Sierra Vista, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Arizona average for Occupational Therapists is $52 per hour — Sierra Vista, Arizona pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista, Arizona | $56 | $57 |
| Chandler, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Sun City, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Mesa, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Peoria, Arizona | $50 | $50 |
| Tempe, Arizona | $49 | $51 |
| Gilbert, Arizona | $49 | $51 |
| Phoenix, Arizona | $46 | $56 |
How does the pay for Occupational Therapists in Arizona compare to nearby states?
California pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Idaho ($61) and Texas ($58). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $76. For comparison, the Arizona average for Occupational Therapists is $52 per hour — California pays 27% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $67 | $76 |
| Idaho | $61 | $62 |
| Texas | $58 | $60 |
| Colorado | $52 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in Arizona?
Only Tenet-AZ Region reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $42 per hour. Tenet-AZ Region also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Arizona average for Occupational Therapists is $52 per hour — Tenet-AZ Region pays 20% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet-AZ Region | $42 | $46 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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