Occupational Therapists pay range in Kingston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,270 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Kingston earn between $80,770 and $109,450.
- $67K10th
- $81K25th
- $95KMedian
- $109K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,650 | $7,888 | $45.50 |
| Median | $95,200 | $7,933 | $45.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,770 | $6,731 | $38.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,450 | $9,121 | $52.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Kingston vs. New York and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Kingston earn 3% less than the New York average ($97,650) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | $94,650 | $95,200 | $67,250 | $125,270 | 70 |
| New York | $97,650 | $96,390 | $64,770 | $133,700 | 11,690 |
| 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 Kingston
On the average salary of $94,650, a single filer in Kingston takes home about $70,786 a year, or $5,899 a month and $2,723 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Kingston a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kingston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.7), so the average $94,650 buys what about $93,984 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Kingston ($50,020). A typical home costs $442,041, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other New York cities
Kingston ranks 4th of 13 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($107,110).
- New York$107,110
- Ithaca$99,060
- Kiryas Joel$98,060
- Kingston$94,650
- Elmira$92,060
- Watertown$90,540
- Glens Falls$90,420
- Syracuse$89,860
- Binghamton$88,650
- Albany$86,910
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 Kingston: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Kingston?
$45.51 an hour on average, and $45.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Kingston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Kingston?
About $70,786 a year ($5,899 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,650. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Kingston than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Kingston, NY (28740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.20, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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