DOL Median (Palm Desert, CA)
$85,405
vs National
+17.5%
National: $72,675BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,664
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,405
+17.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$72,675
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Occupational Therapists in Palm Desert, CA earns $85,405 in nominal terms, which is 17.5% above the national average of $72,675. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,664 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Palm Desert, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RehabCare Group East, LLC | $76,482 | 187 |
| Heartland Employment Services, LLC | $73,268 | 97 |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | $64,480 | 125 |
| Health Carousel LLC | $61,755 | 35 |
| REHABCARE GROUP, INC. | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Occupational Therapists make in Palm Desert, CA?
The median Occupational Therapists salary in Palm Desert, CA is $85,405 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Palm Desert, CA a good place to work as a Occupational Therapists?
A Occupational Therapists in Palm Desert, CA earns 17.5% more than the national median of $72,675, or $61,664 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.