New Jersey Median
$103,410
per year
Hourly Rate
$49.72
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $100,330
State Rank
#14 of 51
6,290 employed here
How much does an Occupational Therapist make in New Jersey?
Occupational Therapists in New Jersey take home a median of $103,410 annually — roughly $49.72 an hour — which runs 3% above the national median of $100,330.
Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $78,690 while the top 10% make $159,230 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $91,770 and $128,390 a year.
Occupational Therapist salary range in New Jersey
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $78,690 | $37.83 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $91,770 | $44.12 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $103,410 | $49.72 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $128,390 | $61.73 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $159,230 | $76.55 |
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How New Jersey compares
New Jersey ranks 14th out of 51 states and territories for Occupational Therapist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Occupational Therapist salary in other states
California $124,510Oregon $112,310Nevada $110,520District of Columbia $109,170Washington $107,670Maryland $106,980Colorado $106,720Arkansas $106,360Texas $106,140Oklahoma $104,300Georgia $104,010Alaska $103,680Arizona $103,660Hawaii $102,870Connecticut $102,440Delaware $102,130South Carolina $101,130Massachusetts $100,930Virginia $100,710Rhode Island $100,040Illinois $99,700Ohio $99,390Florida $99,360Kansas $99,170New Mexico $99,170Louisiana $98,490Pennsylvania $98,440Idaho $97,760Tennessee $97,700Kentucky $97,650Missouri $97,290Utah $97,150Indiana $97,020New York $96,390West Virginia $96,190Mississippi $94,930Alabama $94,050Nebraska $93,740Vermont $93,340Minnesota $93,050North Carolina $92,940Wisconsin $92,390Iowa $89,910Michigan $89,910Montana $88,990Wyoming $86,170South Dakota $85,050Maine $84,310New Hampshire $83,900North Dakota $83,200
Working as an Occupational Therapist in New Jersey
Nationally, about 162,000 people work as Occupational Therapists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare New Jersey pay ($103,410) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Occupational Therapist make in New Jersey?
The median Occupational Therapist salary in New Jersey is $103,410 per year, or about $49.72 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $78,690 at the entry level to $159,230 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays Occupational Therapists about 3% more than the national median of $100,330. New Jersey ranks 14th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for Occupational Therapists?
Yes on pay — New Jersey pays above the national median for this occupation, at $103,410 a year. About 6,290 Occupational Therapists are employed in New Jersey. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.