Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Tempe, AZ

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$48.95/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Tempe, AZ is $48.95 per hour. This is 7% lower than the Arizona average of $52.39.

Last updated on June 16, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$48.95/hour

Tempe, AZ

10% lower than the US average.

$52.39/hour

Arizona

3% lower than the US average.

$53.84/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Tempe Compare to Other Cities

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Tucson, Arizona

$48/hour

This is 2% lower than the Tempe average of $48.95.

Fresno, California

$69/hour

This is 29% higher than the Tempe average of $48.95.

Odessa, Texas

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What cities in Arizona pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Sierra Vista, Arizona pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Chandler, Arizona ($51) and Sun City, Arizona ($51). Sierra Vista, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Tempe, AZ average for Therapists is $49 per hour — Sierra Vista, Arizona pays 14% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Sierra Vista, Arizona	$56	$57
Chandler, Arizona	$51	$51
Sun City, Arizona	$51	$51
Glendale, Arizona	$51	$51
Mesa, Arizona	$51	$51
Peoria, Arizona	$50	$50
Tempe, Arizona	$49	$51
Gilbert, Arizona	$49	$51
Tucson, Arizona	$48	$53

Last updated on June 16, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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