DOL Median (Santa Barbara, CA)
$85,280
vs National
+17.3%
National: $72,675BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,574
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,280
+17.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$72,675
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Occupational Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA earns $85,280 in nominal terms, which is 17.3% 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 $61,574 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Santa Barbara, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rehab Specialists California, LLC | $89,263 | 25 |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | $83,200 | 229 |
| National Staffing Solutions,Inc | $63,086 | 34 |
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How much does a Occupational Therapists make in Santa Barbara, CA?
The median Occupational Therapists salary in Santa Barbara, CA is $85,280 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Santa Barbara, CA a good place to work as a Occupational Therapists?
A Occupational Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA earns 17.3% more than the national median of $72,675, or $61,574 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.