Occupational Therapists H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 29-1122 · common titles: Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Rehab Director, Occupational Therapist Director Of Rehab, Staff Occupational Therapist
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for occupational therapists is $71,968 in FY2026 so far, across 1,136 certified filings. The middle half earn $69,909 – $74,797, and pay is down 17% since FY2024.
Median
$71,968
FY2026 so far
Filings
1,136
0.3% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$81,474+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
−17%
$86,320 → $71,968
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 484 | $71,968 |
| New York | 164 | $64,002 |
| Maryland | 66 | $74,048 |
| Michigan | 58 | $61,651 |
| California | 53 | $118,560 |
| Florida | 53 | $74,256 |
| Connecticut | 33 | $76,336 |
| Massachusetts | 29 | $75,962 |
| New Jersey | 28 | $74,797 |
| Wisconsin | 24 | $72,248 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Grandison Management, Inc. | 1,025 | $71,968 |
| The Stepping Stones Group LLC | 14 | $99,644 |
| RCM Technologies Inc. | 5 | $93,600 |
| Tender Touch Rehab Services LLC | 3 | $94,370 |
| Rehab Specialists California, LLC | 3 | $135,199 |
| Tandym Group LLC | 3 | $109,346 |
| Sung H. Chin Therapeutic ADHC Services, Inc. | 3 | $99,258 |
| Powerback Rehabilitation, LLC | 2 | $93,600 |
| New York City Department of Education | 2 | $82,807 |
| Sanford | 2 | $70,502 |
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Occupational Therapists H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for occupational therapists?
The median is $71,968 across 1,136 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $69,909 to $74,797, and the top 10% earn $81,474 or more.
Which state pays H-1B occupational therapists the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $118,560 (53 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B occupational therapists?
Grandison Management, Inc., with 1,025 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $71,968.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.