Salary data · Washington
Occupational therapist salary in Washington
Occupational therapists in Washington earn a mean of $110,100 a year and a median of $107,670, 8.7% above the national mean of $101,280. That ranks 7th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$110,100
Mean annual wage
about $53 an hour
$107,670
Median annual wage
7th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
3,340
OTs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for occupational therapists already employed in Washington, 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 Washington
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $113,270 | $109,860 | 2,020 |
| Bremerton | $108,570 | $106,530 | 100 |
| Olympia | $107,830 | $105,460 | 120 |
| Spokane | $100,980 | $99,280 | 320 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many occupational therapists work in Washington
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
Licensed in another state?
Washington has enacted the OT Compact but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed elsewhere still need a Washington license for now.
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