Occupational Therapists salary
in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Middle 50%
- $80,850–$106,480
- vs U.S. median
- +1%
- Metro rank
- #47 of 148
Occupational Therapists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro earn a median of $101,480 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,550 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% above the U.S. median of $100,330 and 2% above the FL statewide median of $99,360. It ranks #47 of 148 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,550 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Occupational Therapists pay in other FL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $104,030 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $100,850 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $99,940 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $99,520 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $99,340 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $98,090 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $98,010 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $97,720 |
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Questions
What is the average Occupational Therapists salary in Miami?
The BLS median is $101,480 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,550 jobs pay between $80,850 and $106,480. The 10th percentile is $66,670 and the 90th is $120,910.
Is Miami a high-paying metro for Occupational Therapists?
That is 1% above the U.S. median of $100,330 and 2% above the FL statewide median of $99,360. It ranks #47 of 148 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Occupational Therapists make an hour in Miami?
About $48.79 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $101,480 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $38.87–$51.19 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.