HealthcareUpdated Q1 2026

Occupational Therapist Salary
in Peoria, AZ

Help patients develop or regain daily living and working skills after injury or illness. Median salary in Peoria: $90K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$90K
per year
Take-home: $61K

Salary range in Peoria

Entry level (25th)$72,000
Median (50th)$90,000
Senior (75th)$110,000
Top earner (90th)$132,000
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What the numbers say for Peoria

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

Rent eats 29% of take-home

Average 1-bedroom rent in Peoria ($1,500/mo) consumes approximately 29% of an after-tax median Occupational Therapist salary. Financial planners typically recommend keeping housing under 30% of take-home β€” a salary at the 75th percentile ($110K) brings that ratio into a more comfortable range here.

Primarily on-site role

Only 12% of Occupational Therapist positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the Peoria salary above represents what local employers actually pay β€” not a remote-anywhere rate. Geographic constraints reinforce the local market, so the salary range above is more directly applicable than for remote-friendly roles.

Key facts for Peoria

Median salary
$90K
annual
Take-home pay
$61K
after fed/state tax
COL index
100
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,500
per month
YoY growth
+3.8%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Peoria Occupational Therapist to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $90K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Peoria

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Occupational Therapist salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$75K$82K$89K$95K$102K201920212023202520272029
2026
$92K
projected
2027
$95K
projected
2028
$97K
projected
2029
$99K
projected
2030
$102K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$90,000+$0
2028 projected$90,000+$0
2029 projected$90,000+$0
2030 projected$90,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Occupational Therapist Salary in Peoria, Arizona: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Occupational Therapist salary in Peoria, AZ is $90,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Peoria–AZ metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Occupational Therapist in Peoria

Entry-level Occupational Therapists in Peoria with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $72,000 and $90,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $90,000 to $110,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $110,000 to $132,000 or more.

Cost of living in Peoria for Occupational Therapists

Peoria has a cost of living index of 100 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Peoria are close to the national average. Arizona has a 2.5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Occupational Therapist

Master's in Occupational Therapy; NBCOT certification. 12% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Occupational Therapist salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Peoria (current)$90K100
Phoenix$92K100
Tucson$83K90
Mesa$88K98
Chandler$90K105
Scottsdale$95K118