Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: California
Average Occupational Therapist Salary
$64.80/hour
The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in California is $64.80 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $53.88.
Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Occupational Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$64.80/hour
California
17% higher than the US average.
$53.88/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Occupational Therapists?
Berkeley, California pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Fresno, California ($67). Berkeley, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the California average for Occupational Therapists is $65 per hour — Berkeley, California pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, California | $67 | $79 |
| Fresno, California | $67 | $75 |
How does the pay for Occupational Therapists in California compare to nearby states?
Arizona pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Michigan ($47) and Colorado ($44). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the California average for Occupational Therapists is $65 per hour — Arizona pays 25% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $48 | $56 |
| Michigan | $47 | $48 |
| Colorado | $44 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in California?
Community Medical Centers pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by PT Solutions Physical Therapy ($60) and Adventist Health ($58). Community Medical Centers also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the California average for Occupational Therapists is $65 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $64 | $67 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $60 | $60 |
| Adventist Health | $58 | $64 |
| Confluent Health | $54 | $57 |
Last updated on October 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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