Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Sacramento, CA

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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 11% lower than the California average of $61.25.

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

12% higher than the US average.

$61.25/hour

California

21% higher than the US average.

$48.54/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Sacramento Compare to Other Cities

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Houston, Texas

$48/hour

This is 15% lower than the Sacramento average of $55.01.

Madison, Wisconsin

$55/hour

This is 1% lower than the Sacramento average of $55.01.

What cities in California pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Berkeley, California pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Fresno, California ($64). Berkeley, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the Sacramento, CA average for Therapists is $55 per hour — Berkeley, California pays 22% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Berkeley, California	$67	$79
Fresno, California	$64	$75

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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