Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$44.24/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Tucson, AZ is $44.24 per hour. This is 14% lower than the Arizona average of $50.30.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$44.24/hour

Tucson, AZ

20% lower than the US average.

$50.30/hour

Arizona

5% lower than the US average.

$53.01/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities

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Sierra Vista, Arizona

$56/hour

This is 21% higher than the Tucson average of $44.24.

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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 Tucson, AZ average for Therapists is $44 per hour — Sierra Vista, Arizona pays 26% 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
Phoenix, Arizona	$46	$56

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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