Occupational Therapists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,870 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in San Juan earn between $47,680 and $62,360.
- $44K10th
- $48K25th
- $54KMedian
- $62K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,420 | $4,868 | $28.09 |
| Median | $54,000 | $4,500 | $25.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,680 | $3,973 | $22.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,360 | $5,197 | $29.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($58,060) and 42% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -46% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $58,420 | $54,000 | $43,970 | $96,870 | 130 |
| Puerto Rico | $58,060 | $51,850 | $43,460 | $99,900 | 170 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$95,530
- Port St. Lucie, FL$91,000
- Naples, FL$103,570
- Sebastian, FL$99,080
- Sebring, FL$94,980
- Palm Bay, FL$91,500
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 San Juan: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in San Juan?
$28.09 an hour on average, and $25.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do occupational therapists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 42% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.18, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.18).
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