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Nevada · BLS SOC 29-1122

Occupational Therapist salary in Nevada

Median $116,040 · Top 10% earn $150,550+ · Roughly 1,458 workers in Nevada. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Nevada median
$116,040
$55.79/hr
Top 10%
$150,550
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$74,670
Entry-level range
Real pay
$116,623
CoL-adjusted (RPP 99.5)

Nevada pays meaningfully above the U.S. median for occupational therapists — $116,040 versus the national median of $98,340. Real purchasing power is $18,283 above the U.S. average — a clean win. The state employs roughly 1,458 occupational therapists.

What drives occupational therapist pay in Nevada

Nevada's OT pay leads the country, driven by Las Vegas hospital systems and chronic labor shortage.

Top-paying metros in Nevada

Nevada-area metropolitan areas with the highest occupational therapist medians.

Nevada metros

10 highest-paying metropolitan areas. Source: BLS OEWS metro tables, May 2024.

Rank Metro Median
1 Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $117,400
2 Reno, NV $111,600

Nevada ranks #6 of 50 states

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

Rank State Median vs. Nevada
#3 New York $118,010 +$1,970
#2 District of Columbia $118,990 +$2,950
#1 Washington $119,970 +$3,930
#6 Nevada (this page) $116,040 —
#7 Alaska $114,070 −$1,970
#8 Oregon $112,110 −$3,930
#9 Hawaii $111,120 −$4,920
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Education path for Nevada

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 Nevada median of $116,040, payback periods are typically 1.8 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Occupational Therapist salary in Nevada — FAQ

What is the average occupational therapist salary in Nevada?
The median occupational therapist salary in Nevada is $116,040 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $74,670; the top 10% earn $150,550 or more. About 1,458 people work in this role across the state.
How does Nevada occupational therapist pay compare to the national average?
Nevada's median of $116,040 is $17,700 above the U.S. national median of $98,340. After adjusting for Nevada's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.5), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $116,623.
Where does Nevada pay occupational therapists the most?
Top-paying metros in Nevada include Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise at $117,400, Reno at $111,600. These metros consistently pay 10–25% above the state median due to higher concentration of large hospital systems and specialty employers.
Is occupational therapist a good career in Nevada?
On the data: Nevada employs roughly 1,458 occupational therapists, with a median wage of $116,040 and the top decile clearing $150,550. 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 Nevada?
At the Nevada median of $116,040 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $55.79/hr. The top 10% earn around $72.38/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $35.90/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Nevada-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 Nevada's RPP is 99.5 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.