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Occupational Therapists Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$92,430

Mean: $89,620

~$72,095 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$44.44

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$3,776/mo

Savings rate

60%

Occupational Therapists salary in Valdosta, GA — median $92,430/year, range $77,150-$103,630

Salary Distribution

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

25th %

$77,150

Median

$92,430

75th %

$103,630

Median is in the 58th percentile of the typical range

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About Occupational Therapists salaries in Valdosta, GA

Occupational Therapists in Valdosta, GA earn a median of $92,430 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $89,620, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most occupational therapists in this area earn between $77,150 and $103,630. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $44.44 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 Valdosta?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $92,430. The average (mean) is $89,620, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

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

About $44.44/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 Valdosta?

The middle 50% earn between $77,150 and $103,630. Below $77,150 is typically entry-level; above $103,630 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $92,430 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$92,430$72,095
Monthly$7,703$6,008
Biweekly$3,555$2,773
Weekly$1,778$1,386
Hourly (40h/wk)$44.44$34.66
Hourly (35h/wk)$50.79$39.61
Hourly (30h/wk)$59.25$46.21
Daily (8h)$356$277

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

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