Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Tampa, FL

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$40.38/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Tampa, FL is $40.38 per hour. This is 23% lower than the Florida average of $49.67.

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in Tampa, FL compared to State and National Averages

$40.38/hour

Tampa, FL

23% lower than the US average.

$49.67/hour

Florida

This is equal to the US average

$49.75/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Tampa Compare to Other Cities

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Houston, Texas

$49/hour

This is 17% higher than the Tampa average of $40.38.

Madison, Wisconsin

$57/hour

This is 29% higher than the Tampa average of $40.38.

Fresno, California

$67/hour

This is 40% higher than the Tampa average of $40.38.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

West Palm Beach, Florida pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Tampa, Florida ($40). West Palm Beach, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Therapists is $40 per hour — West Palm Beach, Florida pays 4% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
West Palm Beach, Florida	$42	$51
Tampa, Florida	$40	$49

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

Only Tampa General Hospital reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $35 per hour. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Therapists is $40 per hour — Tampa General Hospital pays 13% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tampa General Hospital	$35	$35

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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