Occupational Therapists Salary Guide for California
occupational therapists working in California earn an average of $109,220.00 per year, based on the latest available data.
Key Statistics
California vs National Salary Trends
The chart below compares California's occupational therapists salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if California offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.
California demonstrates a strong upward salary trend for occupational therapists, surpassing the national average. This indicates a favorable market for professionals in the field within the state.
Local Market Analysis
Salaries for occupational therapists can vary significantly within California. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward
Santa Cruz-Watsonville
Santa Rosa
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade
Modesto
Salinas
Vallejo-Fairfield
Napa
Merced
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Yuba City
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Stockton-Lodi
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
Bakersfield
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
San Diego-Carlsbad
Redding
Fresno
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
Visalia-Porterville
Chico
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande
Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.