Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$54.48/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Georgia is $54.48 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $55.16.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages

$54.48/hour

Georgia

1% lower than the US average.

$55.16/hour

United States

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 Georgia average for Occupational Therapists is $54 per hour — Savannah, Georgia pays 1% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Savannah, Georgia$55$56
Atlanta, Georgia$50$53
Columbus, Georgia$46$50
Marietta, Georgia$45$53
How does the pay for Occupational Therapists in Georgia compare to nearby states?

Mississippi pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by Louisiana ($67) and South Carolina ($56). For comparison, the Georgia average for Occupational Therapists is $54 per hour — Mississippi pays 35% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Mississippi$74$74
Louisiana$67$67
South Carolina$56$58
Florida$55$58
North Carolina$51$52
West Virginia$51$51
Kentucky$46$46
Alabama$45$45
Virginia$43$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in Georgia?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $52 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Georgia average for Occupational Therapists is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$52$56

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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