Occupational Therapist Salary in California
Based on 12K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$119,470
$57.438/hr
vs National Average
$95,329
+25.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$82K – $155K
12K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Occupational Therapist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,090 |
| 25th percentile | $101,160 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $119,470 |
| 75th percentile | $132,630 |
| 90th percentile | $154,800 |
Historical Salary Trend — Occupational Therapist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $104,380 |
| 2023 | $112,390 |
| 2024 | $119,470 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $104,380 | $88,771 |
| 2023 | $112,390 | $93,040 |
| 2024 | $119,470 | $95,329 |