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Occupational Therapists Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$89,380

Mean: $94,450

~$69,716 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$42.97

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

Occupational Therapists salary in Dothan, AL — median $89,380/year, range $83,280-$110,770

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$83,280

Median

$89,380

75th %

$110,770

Median is in the 22th percentile of the typical range

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About Occupational Therapists salaries in Dothan, AL

Occupational Therapists in Dothan, AL earn a median of $89,380 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $94,450, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most occupational therapists in this area earn between $83,280 and $110,770. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $42.97 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

11% growthFaster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

11% growth. An aging population plus rising autism diagnoses in kids means demand from both ends of the age spectrum. Schools and pediatric clinics are particularly short-staffed.

Worth knowing: School-based OT jobs tend to pay less than hospital jobs but come with better hours and benefits (summers off, pensions). For maximum earnings, outpatient hand therapy or neurological specialties are the move.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a occupational therapists in Dothan?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $89,380. The average (mean) is $94,450, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a occupational therapists make per hour in Dothan?

About $42.97/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for occupational therapists in Dothan?

The middle 50% earn between $83,280 and $110,770. Below $83,280 is typically entry-level; above $110,770 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $89,380 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$89,380$69,716
Monthly$7,448$5,810
Biweekly$3,438$2,681
Weekly$1,719$1,341
Hourly (40h/wk)$42.97$33.52
Hourly (35h/wk)$49.11$38.31
Hourly (30h/wk)$57.29$44.69
Daily (8h)$344$268

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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