Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$51.44/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Phoenix, AZ is $51.44 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Arizona average of $49.86.

Last updated on June 30, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in Phoenix, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$51.44/hour

Phoenix, AZ

5% higher than the US average.

$49.86/hour

Arizona

2% higher than the US average.

$48.71/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities

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Fresno, California

$71/hour

This is 42% higher than the Phoenix average of $41.09.

Dallas, Texas

$50/hour

This is 17% higher than the Phoenix average of $41.09.

Houston, Texas

$48/hour

This is 15% higher than the Phoenix average of $41.09.

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Sun City, Arizona pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Glendale, Arizona ($51) and Peoria, Arizona ($50). Sun City, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Phoenix, AZ average for Occupational Therapists is $51 per hour, roughly in line with Sun City, Arizona.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Sun City, Arizona	$51	$51
Glendale, Arizona	$51	$51
Peoria, Arizona	$50	$50

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

Only Tenet-AZ Region reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Phoenix, AZ average for Occupational Therapists is $51 per hour — Tenet-AZ Region pays 12% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet-AZ Region	$46	$46

Last updated on June 30, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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