Salary data · Oregon
Occupational therapist salary in Oregon
Occupational therapists in Oregon earn a mean of $112,000 a year and a median of $112,310, 10.6% above the national mean of $101,280. That ranks 3rd of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$112,000
Mean annual wage
about $54 an hour
$112,310
Median annual wage
3rd of 51
State rank
by mean wage
1,170
OTs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for occupational therapists already employed in Oregon, 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 Oregon
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $114,410 | $112,100 | 730 |
| Bend | $111,340 | $114,870 | 100 |
| Eugene | $111,110 | $107,980 | 120 |
| Salem | $109,330 | $109,700 | 140 |
| Medford | $102,050 | $100,820 | 60 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many occupational therapists work in Oregon
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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