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Georgia · BLS SOC 29-1122

Occupational Therapist salary in Georgia

Median $90,470 · Top 10% earn $105,070+ · Roughly 4,520 workers in Georgia. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Georgia median
$90,470
$43.50/hr
Top 10%
$105,070
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$58,220
Entry-level range
Real pay
$97,594
CoL-adjusted (RPP 92.7)

Georgia pays modestly below the U.S. median for occupational therapists — $90,470 versus the national median of $98,340. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 4,520 occupational therapists.

What drives occupational therapist pay in Georgia

Georgia pays close to the U.S. median for occupational therapists. The state's pay landscape reflects typical national patterns — hospital and academic medical center roles paying above private practice, specialty credentials adding meaningful premiums, and metropolitan areas paying above rural ones.

Georgia ranks #36 of 50 states

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

Rank State Median vs. Georgia
#35 Nebraska $91,460 +$990
#34 North Carolina $91,460 +$990
#33 Ohio $92,440 +$1,970
#36 Georgia (this page) $90,470 —
#37 South Carolina $89,490 −$980
#38 Indiana $89,490 −$980
#39 Iowa $89,490 −$980
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Education path for Georgia

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 Georgia median of $90,470, payback periods are typically 2.6 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Occupational Therapist salary in Georgia — FAQ

What is the average occupational therapist salary in Georgia?
The median occupational therapist salary in Georgia is $90,470 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $58,220; the top 10% earn $105,070 or more. About 4,520 people work in this role across the state.
How does Georgia occupational therapist pay compare to the national average?
Georgia's median of $90,470 is $7,870 below the U.S. national median of $98,340. After adjusting for Georgia's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 92.7), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $97,594.
Is occupational therapist a good career in Georgia?
On the data: Georgia employs roughly 4,520 occupational therapists, with a median wage of $90,470 and the top decile clearing $105,070. 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 Georgia?
At the Georgia median of $90,470 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $43.50/hr. The top 10% earn around $50.51/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $27.99/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Georgia-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 Georgia's RPP is 92.7 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.