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Early intervention occupational therapist salary
Average early intervention occupational therapist salary
$77,291
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Average early intervention occupational therapist salary by state
Highest paying states for early intervention occupational therapists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $94,918 | $45.63 |
| 2 | Texas | $82,686 | $39.75 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $91,233 | $43.86 |
| 4 | California | $97,777 | $47.01 |
| 5 | Washington | $88,112 | $42.36 |
| 6 | Alaska | $95,336 | $45.83 |
| 7 | Virginia | $90,501 | $43.51 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $86,400 | $41.54 |
| 9 | Oregon | $89,102 | $42.84 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $78,140 | $37.57 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $76,637 | $36.84 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $83,916 | $40.34 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $78,262 | $37.63 |
| 14 | Idaho | $78,988 | $37.98 |
| 15 | Ohio | $75,817 | $36.45 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $77,993 | $37.50 |
| 17 | Indiana | $73,941 | $35.55 |
| 18 | Arizona | $82,010 | $39.43 |
| 19 | Montana | $74,252 | $35.70 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $83,624 | $40.20 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $92,210 | $44.33 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $75,405 | $36.25 |
| 23 | Iowa | $73,851 | $35.51 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $72,225 | $34.72 |
| 25 | Maryland | $81,194 | $39.04 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $71,857 | $34.55 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $88,161 | $42.39 |
| 28 | New York | $80,475 | $38.69 |
| 29 | Maine | $72,869 | $35.03 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $70,736 | $34.01 |
| 31 | Kansas | $71,047 | $34.16 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $72,998 | $35.10 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $72,766 | $34.98 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $72,845 | $35.02 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $78,651 | $37.81 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $72,991 | $35.09 |
| 37 | Delaware | $73,159 | $35.17 |
| 38 | Utah | $73,540 | $35.36 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $67,569 | $32.49 |
| 40 | Missouri | $70,331 | $33.81 |
| 41 | Illinois | $72,376 | $34.80 |
| 42 | Georgia | $70,579 | $33.93 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $67,676 | $32.54 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $73,229 | $35.21 |
| 45 | Vermont | $65,360 | $31.42 |
| 46 | Colorado | $69,586 | $33.45 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $70,360 | $33.83 |
| 48 | Michigan | $67,808 | $32.60 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $67,381 | $32.39 |
| 50 | Florida | $67,899 | $32.64 |
| 51 | Alabama | $63,944 | $30.74 |
Early intervention occupational therapist salary details
An early intervention occupational therapist's salary ranges from $57,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $103,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an early intervention occupational therapist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $103,000 | $8,583 | $50 |
| 75th Percentile | $90,000 | $7,500 | $43 |
| Average | $77,291 | $6,441 | $37 |
| 25th Percentile | $66,000 | $5,500 | $32 |
| 10th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
Highest paying early intervention occupational therapist jobs
The highest paying types of early intervention occupational therapists are pediatric occupational therapist, registered occupational therapist, and occupational therapist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Therapy Internship | $36,844 | $3,070 | $17.71 | 111,846 |
| Therapist | $55,943 | $4,662 | $26.90 | 159,770 |
| Behavior Therapist | $36,864 | $3,072 | $17.72 | 90,578 |
| Behavioral Therapist | $37,881 | $3,157 | $18.21 | 91,976 |
| Occupational Therapist | $75,707 | $6,309 | $36.40 | 78,315 |
| Pediatric Occupational Therapist | $82,293 | $6,858 | $39.56 | 90,520 |
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Early intervention occupational therapist salary trends
The average early intervention occupational therapist salary has risen by $11,162 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average early intervention occupational therapist earned $66,129 annually, but today, they earn $77,291 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for early intervention occupational therapists over the last decade.
Compare early intervention occupational therapist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average early intervention occupational therapist salary over time
Compare early intervention occupational therapist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Early intervention occupational therapist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,300 | $37.16 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $76,100 | $36.59 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | $75,500 | $36.29 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $74,500 | $35.83 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $73,400 | $35.28 | +2.1% |
Recently added early intervention occupational therapist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Healthcare | Occupational Therapist (OT)-Early Intervention | New York, NY | 06/27/2025 | $154,438 |
| Thrive Behavioral Health | Early Intervention Therapist for Queen Anne's County (Licensed-Hrly) | Glen Burnie, MD | 06/19/2025 | $85,066 |
| Virtua Health, Inc. | Occupational Therapist, Early Intervention Program-(PER Visit) | Marlton, NJ | 06/18/2025 | $84,524 |
| Easter Seals New Hampshire | CTS Early Intervention Occupational Therapist | Manchester, NH | 06/13/2025 | $70,000 |
| All About Kids | Early Intervention Occupational Therapist (OT) | New York, NY | 06/13/2025 | $131,481 |
| Ascend Rehab Services | Early Intervention Occupational Therapist | Oakland, CA | 06/05/2025 | $80,000 |
| The Stepping Stones Group | Early Intervention Occupational Therapist | Oxford, PA | 06/03/2025 | $116,872 |
| The Stepping Stones Group | Early Intervention Occupational Therapist (OT) | Kane, IL | 06/03/2025 | $85,567 |
| Connected Health Care, LLC | Travel/Contract Occupational Therapist-Early Childhood Intervention! | Grand Forks, ND | 06/03/2025 | $101,741 |
| Genesis Healthcare | Occupational Therapist (OT)-Early Intervention | Chicago, IL | 05/28/2025 | $100,176 |
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