Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Los Angeles, CA

Q: What cities in California pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Modesto is currently the highest paying city in California for Occupational Therapist jobs, paying up to $76/hr. This is 28% higher than the average pay for Occupational Therapist roles in California. Other top paying cities include Berkeley, paying up to $79/hr, Roseville, paying up to $78/hr, and Santa Cruz, paying up to $64/hr.

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$52.56/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Los Angeles, CA is $52.56 per hour. This is 25% lower than the California average of $65.81.

Last updated on April 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in Los Angeles, CA compared to State and National Averages

$52.56/hour

Los Angeles, CA

3% higher than the US average.

$65.81/hour

California

23% higher than the US average.

$50.85/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Los Angeles Compare to Other Cities

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Fresno, California

$62/hour

This is 15% higher than the Los Angeles average of $52.56.

Houston, Texas

$50/hour

This is 5% lower than the Los Angeles average of $52.56.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$52/hour

This is equal to the Los Angeles average

What cities in California pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fresno, California	$62	$68

Last updated on April 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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