Occupational Therapist salary in Virginia
The median annual wage for occupational therapists in Virginia is $100,710, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $100,330. Virginia ranks 20 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$100,710
25th percentile
$83,740
75th percentile
$118,740
90th percentile
$134,570
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Virginia | 4,150 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Virginia | $102,130 |
| National median | $100,330 |
| National employment | 162,450 |
Metro areas in Virginia
- Richmond, VA: median $105,550
States with similar pay for occupational therapists
- Massachusetts: median $100,930
- South Carolina: median $101,130
- Rhode Island: median $100,040
- Illinois: median $99,700
- Ohio: median $99,390
- Florida: median $99,360
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Occupational Therapists" (29-1122), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.