Occupational Therapists pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,990 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Olympia earn between $95,100 and $125,070.
- $83K10th
- $95K25th
- $105KMedian
- $125K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,830 | $8,986 | $51.84 |
| Median | $105,460 | $8,788 | $50.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $95,100 | $7,925 | $45.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,070 | $10,422 | $60.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Olympia earn about the same as the Washington average ($110,100) and 6% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $107,830 | $105,460 | $83,450 | $126,990 | 120 |
| Washington | $110,100 | $107,670 | $83,110 | $135,290 | 3,340 |
| 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 Olympia
On the average salary of $107,830, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $84,688 a year, or $7,057 a month and $3,257 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $107,830 buys what about $104,013 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 3rd of 9 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($113,270).
- Seattle$113,270
- Bremerton$108,570
- Olympia$107,830
- Yakima$106,410
- Bellingham$105,090
- Kennewick$104,760
- Mount Vernon$102,630
- Wenatchee$101,500
- Spokane$100,980
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 Olympia: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Olympia?
$51.84 an hour on average, and $50.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $95,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Olympia?
About $84,688 a year ($7,057 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,830. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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