Occupational Therapists pay range in Miami
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $120,910 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Miami earn between $80,850 and $106,480.
- $67K10th
- $81K25th
- $101KMedian
- $106K75th
- $121K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,530 | $7,961 | $45.93 |
| Median | $101,480 | $8,457 | $48.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,850 | $6,738 | $38.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,480 | $8,873 | $51.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Miami vs. Florida and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Miami earn about the same as the Florida average ($95,620) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $95,530 | $101,480 | $66,670 | $120,910 | 2,550 |
| Florida | $95,620 | $99,360 | $66,230 | $117,950 | 10,650 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Miami
On the average salary of $95,530, a single filer in Miami takes home about $76,035 a year, or $6,336 a month and $2,924 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Miami a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2), so the average $95,530 buys what about $83,684 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Miami ($48,640). A typical home costs $475,622, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Florida cities
Miami ranks 11th of 22 Florida metro areas for this job; Naples pays the most ($103,570).
- Naples$103,570
- Homosassa Springs$100,530
- Panama City$100,430
- Punta Gorda$99,540
- Orlando$99,470
- Sebastian$99,080
- Fort Myers$98,890
- Sarasota$96,990
- Tampa$96,110
- Miami$95,530
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Miami: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Miami?
$45.93 an hour on average, and $48.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Miami?
About $76,035 a year ($6,336 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,530. Florida has no state income tax.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Miami than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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