Occupational Therapists pay range in Parkersburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,460 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Parkersburg earn between $76,000 and $117,010.
- $55K10th
- $76K25th
- $96KMedian
- $117K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,600 | $7,883 | $45.48 |
| Median | $96,040 | $8,003 | $46.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,000 | $6,333 | $36.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,010 | $9,751 | $56.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Parkersburg vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Parkersburg earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($95,810) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg | $94,600 | $96,040 | $54,620 | $127,460 | 40 |
| 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 Parkersburg
On the average salary of $94,600, a single filer in Parkersburg takes home about $71,938 a year, or $5,995 a month and $2,767 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Parkersburg a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Parkersburg area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.1), so the average $94,600 buys what about $108,653 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Parkersburg ($42,000). A typical home costs $171,206, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other West Virginia cities
Parkersburg ranks 4th 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 Parkersburg: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Parkersburg?
$45.48 an hour on average, and $46.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Parkersburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Parkersburg?
About $71,938 a year ($5,995 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,600.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg-Vienna, WV (37620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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