Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Sacramento, 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 24% 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

$55.01/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Sacramento, CA is $55.01 per hour. This is 18% lower than the California average of $64.78.

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

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

$55.01/hour

Sacramento, CA

8% higher than the US average.

$64.78/hour

California

22% higher than the US average.

$50.79/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Sacramento Compare to Other Cities

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Fresno, California

$57/hour

This is 4% higher than the Sacramento average of $55.01.

Twin Falls, Idaho

$62/hour

This is 11% higher than the Sacramento average of $55.01.

Houston, Texas

$50/hour

This is 10% lower than the Sacramento average of $55.01.

What cities in California pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fresno, California	$57	$70

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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