Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Columbus, GA

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$45.59/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Columbus, GA is $45.59 per hour. This is 19% lower than the Georgia average of $54.48.

Last updated on September 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in Columbus, GA compared to State and National Averages

$45.59/hour

Columbus, GA

18% lower than the US average.

$54.48/hour

Georgia

1% higher than the US average.

$54.00/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Columbus Compare to Other Cities

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What cities in Georgia pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Savannah, Georgia pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Atlanta, Georgia ($50) and Columbus, Georgia ($46). Savannah, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Columbus, GA average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Savannah, Georgia pays 20% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Savannah, Georgia	$55	$56
Atlanta, Georgia	$50	$53
Columbus, Georgia	$46	$50
Marietta, Georgia	$45	$53

What are the highest paying Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in Columbus?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Columbus, GA average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$45

Last updated on September 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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