Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Santa Monica, CA

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$56.07/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Santa Monica, CA is $56.07 per hour. This is 19% lower than the California average of $66.62.

Last updated on September 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$56.07/hour

Santa Monica, CA

4% higher than the US average.

$66.62/hour

California

19% higher than the US average.

$53.84/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Santa Monica Compare to Other Cities

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Fresno, California

$69/hour

This is 19% higher than the Santa Monica average of $56.07.

Tucson, Arizona

$48/hour

This is 16% lower than the Santa Monica average of $56.07.

Odessa, Texas

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What cities in California pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Fresno, California pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $69 per hour, followed by Berkeley, California ($67) and Antioch, California ($61). Berkeley, California has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the Santa Monica, CA average for Therapists is $56 per hour — Fresno, California pays 24% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fresno, California	$69	$75
Berkeley, California	$67	$79
Antioch, California	$61	$66

Last updated on September 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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