Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ

Q: What cities in Arizona pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Yuma is currently the highest paying city in Arizona for Occupational Therapist jobs, paying up to $74/hr. This is 19% higher than the average pay for Occupational Therapist roles in Arizona. Other top paying cities include Chandler, paying up to $51/hr, Sun City, paying up to $51/hr, and Glendale, paying up to $51/hr.

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$44.66/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Tucson, AZ is $44.66 per hour. This is 21% lower than the Arizona average of $54.03.

Last updated on August 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$44.66/hour

Tucson, AZ

7% lower than the US average.

$54.03/hour

Arizona

12% higher than the US average.

$47.70/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities

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Fresno, California

$66/hour

This is 32% higher than the Tucson average of $44.66.

Dallas, Texas

$52/hour

This is 13% higher than the Tucson average of $44.66.

Houston, Texas

$49/hour

This is 9% higher than the Tucson average of $44.66.

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Sun City, Arizona	$51	$51
Glendale, Arizona	$51	$51
Peoria, Arizona	$50	$50
Phoenix, Arizona	$46	$56

Last updated on August 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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