Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$55.21/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Florida is $55.21 per hour. This is 1% 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 Florida compared to National Averages

$55.21/hour

Florida

1% lower than the US average.

$55.67/hour

United States

What cities in Florida pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Spring Hill, Florida pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Odessa, Florida ($56) and Riverview, Florida ($56). Spring Hill, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Occupational Therapists is $55 per hour — Spring Hill, Florida pays 3% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Spring Hill, Florida$57$58
Odessa, Florida$56$58
Riverview, Florida$56$58
Brandon, Florida$56$58
How does the pay for Occupational Therapists in Florida compare to nearby states?

Mississippi pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by Georgia ($54) and West Virginia ($51). For comparison, the Florida average for Occupational Therapists is $55 per hour — Mississippi pays 33% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Mississippi$74$74
Georgia$54$56
West Virginia$51$51
North Carolina$51$52
South Carolina$46$46
Kentucky$46$46
Virginia$43$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in Florida?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Step Up Rehab ($50) and Med Hires ($49). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Florida average for Occupational Therapists is $55 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$52$57
Step Up Rehab$50$50
Med Hires$49$49
Select Medical$46$46
PT Solutions Physical Therapy$41$41
CloudinfraIT Inc$41$41
Patterns Hiring - Perm$40$40
Tampa General Hospital$35$35
Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet$33$33

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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