Occupational Therapists pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $116,580 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Charleston earn between $66,360 and $105,380.
- $60K10th
- $66K25th
- $92KMedian
- $105K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,410 | $7,451 | $42.99 |
| Median | $91,520 | $7,627 | $44.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,360 | $5,530 | $31.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,380 | $8,782 | $50.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Charleston earn 7% less than the West Virginia average ($95,810) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $89,410 | $91,520 | $60,180 | $116,580 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $95,810 | $96,190 | $60,870 | $129,460 | 700 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $89,410, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $68,524 a year, or $5,710 a month and $2,636 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $89,410 buys what about $100,781 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other West Virginia cities
Charleston ranks 7th of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Wheeling pays the most ($98,040).
- Wheeling$98,040
- Beckley$96,840
- Huntington$96,500
- Parkersburg$94,600
- Weirton$91,530
- Morgantown$90,240
- Charleston$89,410
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 Charleston: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Charleston?
$42.98 an hour on average, and $44.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Charleston?
About $68,524 a year ($5,710 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,410.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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