Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Oakland, CA

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$53.69/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Oakland, CA is $53.69 per hour. This is 18% lower than the California average of $63.43.

Last updated on April 8, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$53.69/hour

Oakland, CA

9% higher than the US average.

$63.43/hour

California

23% higher than the US average.

$48.60/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Oakland Compare to Other Cities

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Fresno, California

$70/hour

This is 23% higher than the Oakland average of $53.69.

Dallas, Texas

$50/hour

This is 8% lower than the Oakland average of $53.69.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

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What cities in California pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Fresno, California pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by Berkeley, California ($67). Berkeley, California has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the Oakland, CA average for Therapists is $54 per hour — Fresno, California pays 30% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fresno, California	$70	$75
Berkeley, California	$67	$79

Last updated on April 8, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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