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Occupational Therapists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$121,680

Mean: $119,390

~$94,910 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$58.50

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$8,150
State Income Tax-$9,921
Social Security-$7,544
Medicare-$1,764
Effective Tax Rate22.5%

Monthly Take-Home

$7,858

Annual Take-Home

$94,301

Monthly Budget in San Diego

Housing / Rent$1,35017%
Food & Groceries$4005%
Transportation$3504%
Utilities$1802%
Healthcare$2503%
Remaining / Savings$5,32868%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$121,680(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

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

25th %

$105,510

Median

$121,680

75th %

$130,410

Median is in the 65th percentile of the typical range

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About Occupational Therapists salaries in San Diego, CA

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for occupational therapists in San Diego, CA is $121,680. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $105,510 (25th percentile) to $130,410 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $58.50 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a occupational therapists in San Diego?

The median salary is $121,680 per year. The mean (average) salary is $119,390.

How much does a occupational therapists make per hour in San Diego?

The estimated hourly rate is $58.50 per hour.

What is the salary range for occupational therapists in San Diego?

Salaries typically range from $105,510 (25th percentile) to $130,410 (75th percentile).