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Arizona · BLS SOC 29-1122

Occupational Therapist salary in Arizona

Median $97,360 · Top 10% earn $116,630+ · Roughly 3,208 workers in Arizona. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Arizona median
$97,360
$46.81/hr
Top 10%
$116,630
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$62,650
Entry-level range
Real pay
$97,948
CoL-adjusted (RPP 99.4)

Arizona pays close to the U.S. median for occupational therapists — $97,360 versus the national median of $98,340. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 3,208 occupational therapists.

What drives occupational therapist pay in Arizona

Arizona OT demand is growing rapidly with retiree population. Pediatric and autism services are the fastest-growing in Phoenix metro.

Arizona ranks #20 of 50 states

Where Arizona sits in the national distribution for occupational therapist pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank State Median vs. Arizona
#19 Delaware $99,320 +$1,960
#18 Illinois $101,290 +$3,930
#17 Vermont $101,290 +$3,930
#20 Arizona (this page) $97,360 —
#23 Pennsylvania $96,370 −$990
#24 Utah $95,390 −$1,970
#25 Texas $94,410 −$2,950
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Education path for Arizona

The typical path is a master's degree (entry-level) + state license; otd increasingly required, taking about 30 months. Tuition ranges from $40,000 (community college) to $150,000 (private accelerated). On the Arizona median of $97,360, payback periods are typically 2.3 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Occupational Therapist salary in Arizona — FAQ

What is the average occupational therapist salary in Arizona?
The median occupational therapist salary in Arizona is $97,360 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $62,650; the top 10% earn $116,630 or more. About 3,208 people work in this role across the state.
How does Arizona occupational therapist pay compare to the national average?
Arizona's median of $97,360 is $980 below the U.S. national median of $98,340. After adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.4), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $97,948.
Is occupational therapist a good career in Arizona?
On the data: Arizona employs roughly 3,208 occupational therapists, with a median wage of $97,360 and the top decile clearing $116,630. The role is projected to grow +11% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.
What's the hourly rate for occupational therapists in Arizona?
At the Arizona median of $97,360 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $46.81/hr. The top 10% earn around $56.07/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $30.12/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Arizona-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-1122: Occupational Therapists), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Arizona's RPP is 99.4 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.