Salary data · Florida
Occupational therapist salary in Florida
Occupational therapists in Florida earn a mean of $95,620 a year and a median of $99,360, 5.6% below the national mean of $101,280. That ranks 33rd of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$95,620
Mean annual wage
about $46 an hour
$99,360
Median annual wage
33rd of 51
State rank
by mean wage
10,650
OTs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for occupational therapists already employed in Florida, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Occupational therapist pay by metro in Florida
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | $99,470 | $99,520 | 1,160 |
| North Port | $96,990 | $104,030 | 730 |
| Tampa | $96,110 | $97,720 | 1,660 |
| Miami | $95,530 | $101,480 | 2,550 |
| Jacksonville | $95,450 | $99,340 | 890 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many occupational therapists work in Florida
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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