DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 6,394 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 152,280 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Occupational Therapists
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | $104,000 | +43.1% | 10 | 5 |
| Tulare, CA | $96,200 | +32.4% | 10 | 2 |
| San Diego, CA | $92,560 | +27.4% | 14 | 6 |
| Oakland, CA | $90,480 | +24.5% | 20 | 9 |
| Wauchula, FL | $87,672 | +20.6% | 14 | 3 |
| San Jose, CA | $87,360 | +20.2% | 37 | 13 |
| Placentia, CA | $87,360 | +20.2% | 39 | 1 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $86,206 | +18.6% | 28 | 10 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $85,280 | +17.3% | 97 | 24 |
| Vacaville, CA | $85,176 | +17.2% | 28 | 5 |
| Stockton, CA | $84,864 | +16.8% | 20 | 9 |
| Concord, CA | $84,240 | +15.9% | 14 | 9 |
| Lancaster, CA | $84,167 | +15.8% | 12 | 3 |
| Salinas, CA | $84,042 | +15.6% | 16 | 4 |
| FRESNO, CA | $83,200 | +14.5% | 31 | 9 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $83,200 | +14.5% | 16 | 3 |
| SANTA MONICA, CA | $83,200 | +14.5% | 10 | 7 |
| Port Charlotte, FL | $83,200 | +14.5% | 13 | 7 |
| BROOKLYN, NE | $83,117 | +14.4% | 11 | 5 |
| Porterville, CA | $83,034 | +14.3% | 13 | 5 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $82,337 | +13.3% | 13 | 9 |
| Fremont, CA | $82,160 | +13.1% | 29 | 9 |
| San Francisco, CA | $81,120 | +11.6% | 33 | 12 |
| JERSEY CITY, NJ | $80,640 | +11% | 19 | 10 |
| Secaucus, NJ | $79,040 | +8.8% | 11 | 3 |
| Rockville, MD | $78,333 | +7.8% | 18 | 7 |
| Torrance, CA | $78,291 | +7.7% | 10 | 5 |
| Redwood City, CA | $77,209 | +6.2% | 12 | 2 |
| Cedar Grove, NJ | $76,960 | +5.9% | 13 | 3 |
| Trenton, NJ | $75,920 | +4.5% | 12 | 3 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $83,710 | -29.9% | 1,048 |
| Louisiana | $83,044 | -11.7% | 10 |
| Mississippi | $78,416 | -15.1% | 3 |
| Massachusetts | $77,754 | -21% | 70 |
| Arkansas | $76,440 | -23.1% | 22 |
| New Hampshire | $74,672 | -12.1% | 4 |
| District of Columbia | $73,840 | -25.6% | 31 |
| Nebraska | $73,840 | -15.1% | 82 |
| Colorado | $72,800 | -30% | 18 |
| Oregon | $72,800 | -31.9% | 23 |
| Washington | $72,800 | -28.9% | 75 |
| Indiana | $72,738 | -22.2% | 74 |
| Delaware | $71,916 | -25.2% | 16 |
| Utah | $71,677 | -23.2% | 3 |
| Illinois | $70,720 | -28.5% | 289 |
| Hawaii | $70,720 | -25.2% | 2 |
| New Jersey | $70,720 | -31.6% | 392 |
| Maryland | $70,470 | -30.8% | 221 |
| South Carolina | $70,418 | -27.7% | 12 |
| Nevada | $70,408 | -32.8% | 21 |
| Minnesota | $70,138 | -17.5% | 8 |
| Ohio | $68,640 | -28.4% | 21 |
| Tennessee | $68,640 | -28.5% | 9 |
| Texas | $68,536 | -32.7% | 371 |
| Kansas | $68,286 | -29.6% | 12 |
| North Carolina | $67,891 | -28.2% | 38 |
| Wyoming | $67,600 | -24.4% | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,560 | -29.3% | 111 |
| Virginia | $66,560 | -33.8% | 50 |
| New York | $66,560 | -30.2% | 364 |
| Florida | $66,500 | -32.9% | 327 |
| Iowa | $65,520 | -26.2% | 22 |
| Connecticut | $65,146 | -36.2% | 25 |
| North Dakota | $65,000 | -18.7% | 3 |
| Idaho | $64,709 | -26.9% | 6 |
| Georgia | $64,355 | -34.8% | 160 |
| Kentucky | $63,097 | -30.9% | 14 |
| Arizona | $63,000 | -38.4% | 23 |
| Michigan | $62,400 | -26.1% | 30 |
| South Dakota | $60,320 | -25.9% | 2 |
| New Mexico | $60,320 | -39.2% | 30 |
| Alabama | $60,000 | -37.1% | 26 |
| Missouri | $59,259 | -36.7% | 79 |
| Alaska | $59,051 | -41% | 1 |
| West Virginia | $58,474 | -37.3% | 14 |
| Vermont | $54,496 | -36.9% | 2 |
| Wisconsin | $54,101 | -37.6% | 8 |
| Oklahoma | $48,308 | -53.3% | 6 |
| Maine | $43,555 | -47% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Occupational Therapists positions, 49% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 51% required a Master's degree, and 0% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | Bachelor's | $83,200 |
| Tender Touch Rehab Services LLC | Bachelor's | $72,800 |
| Genesis ElderCare Rehabilitation Services LLC | Not specified | $60,965 |
| Jackson Therapy Partners Holdings, LLC | Master's | $61,048 |
| RCM Technologies | Bachelor's | $68,474 |
| RehabCare Group East, LLC | Master's | $76,482 |
| Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | Bachelor's | $60,424 |
| COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES INC | Not specified | $66,518 |
| Interface Rehab, Inc. | Master's | $89,440 |
| Integrated Resources Inc | Master's | $79,040 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Occupational Therapists is Health Care and Social Assistance at $74,587. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Administrative and Support Services at $69,094.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 6,394 DOL filings, the median salary for a Occupational Therapists is $72,675, ranging from $62,650 to $83,200.
The 90th percentile salary is $129,830 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Modesto, CA offers the highest median at $104,000.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Occupational Therapists positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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