Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Scottsdale, AZ

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$43.34/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Scottsdale, AZ is $43.34 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Arizona average of $48.46.

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

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

$43.34/hour

Scottsdale, AZ

15% lower than the US average.

$48.46/hour

Arizona

3% lower than the US average.

$49.75/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Scottsdale Compare to Other Cities

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Fresno, California

$67/hour

This is 35% higher than the Scottsdale average of $43.34.

Houston, Texas

$49/hour

This is 11% higher than the Scottsdale average of $43.34.

Madison, Wisconsin

$57/hour

This is 24% higher than the Scottsdale average of $43.34.

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 Scottsdale, AZ average for Therapists is $43 per hour — Sun City, Arizona pays 18% more.

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

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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