Occupational Therapists pay in Georgia
$101,460avg. a year
$48.78 an hour · 3,650 employed
Occupational Therapists in Georgia earn an average of $101,460 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $101,280. The best-paying metro area is Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $106,200.
$104,010Median pay
$48.78Average hourly
+14%Avg. pay since 2020
#18Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Georgia metro areas
Average pay for occupational therapists by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
12,120 jobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$106,200
$51.06 an hour
230 jobs
Dalton, GA
$103,410
$49.71 an hour
330 jobs
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
$99,730
$47.95 an hour
490 jobs
Macon-Bibb County, GA
$99,500
$47.84 an hour
580 jobs
Rome, GA
$98,910
$47.55 an hour
660 jobs
Gainesville, GA
$98,480
$47.35 an hour
7260 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$96,070
$46.19 an hour
8130 jobs
Savannah, GA
$94,340
$45.36 an hour
990 jobs
Athens-Clarke County, GA
$93,820
$45.11 an hour
10160 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$93,480
$44.94 an hour
1130 jobs
Warner Robins, GA
$93,110
$44.76 an hour
12290 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$90,070
$43.30 an hour
1340 jobs
Valdosta, GA
$89,620
$43.09 an hour
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Occupational Therapists pay in Georgia, charted
Pay over time
Georgia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Georgia occupational therapists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Georgia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $101,280 | $48.69 |
| Georgia | $101,460 | $48.78 |
| South Carolina | $97,180 | $46.72 |
| Alabama | $95,760 | $46.04 |
| Florida | $95,620 | $45.97 |
| Tennessee | $95,080 | $45.71 |
| North Carolina | $91,360 | $43.93 |
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- Pharmacists$136,660
- Physical Therapists$103,240
- Dental Hygienists$91,220
Average pay, Georgia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do occupational therapists make in Georgia?
The average is $101,460 a year, and the median is $104,010. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $101,280.
What is the hourly wage in Georgia?
$48.78 an hour on average; the median is $50.01.
Where in Georgia do they earn the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($106,200), followed by Dalton, GA ($103,410). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Valdosta, GA ($89,620).
How does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks #18 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 29-1122. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national occupational therapists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.