Salary data · Idaho
Occupational therapist salary in Idaho
Occupational therapists in Idaho earn a mean of $100,000 a year and a median of $97,760, 1.3% below the national mean of $101,280. That ranks 20th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$100,000
Mean annual wage
about $48 an hour
$97,760
Median annual wage
20th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
840
OTs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for occupational therapists already employed in Idaho, 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 Idaho
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls | $103,320 | $100,310 | 70 |
| Boise City | $102,770 | $98,020 | 420 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $95,150 | $100,640 | 100 |
| Idaho Falls | $91,200 | $94,480 | 60 |
| Pocatello | $86,830 | $90,740 | 30 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many occupational therapists work in Idaho
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Idaho is not a member of the OT Compact: occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in another state need a full Idaho license before starting.
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