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Occupational Therapists H-1B salaries
Auto-summary H-1B filings: DOL disclosure data SOC 29-1122
Employers filed 1,171 certified H-1B applications for occupational therapists (July 2025 to June 2026), from 95 employers.
Nationally, the middle half of offers were $70,000 to $75,000, with a median of $72,000.
By city
Metro areas with at least 25 filings. Areas with 100 or more have their own page.
| Metro area | Filings | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 263 | $72,000 | $72,000 | $72,000 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 89 | $76,000 | $76,000 | $76,000 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 48 | $74,000 | $74,000 | $74,000 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | 46 | $68,000 | $68,000 | $68,000 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | 41 | $74,500 | $74,500 | $74,500 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | 28 | $73,500 | $73,500 | $73,500 |
Wage levels
| Level | Share of filings (US) |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 92% |
| Level II (qualified) | 5% |
| Level III (experienced) | 2% |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 1% |
Top sponsors nationally
| Employer | H-1B filings | Median offer | Green card filings (PERM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandison Management, Inc. | 1,027 | $72,000 | 6 |
| The Stepping Stones Group Llc | 16 | $100,000 | 7 |
| RCM Technologies Inc. | 6 | $99,500 | 3 |
| Tender Touch Rehab Services LLC | 5 | $94,500 | 2 |
| Adventist HealthCare, Inc. | 3 | $104,500 | 1 |
| Rehab Specialists California, LLC | 3 | $135,000 | 1 |
| Tandym Group, LLC | 3 | — | — |
| Sung H. Chin Therapeutic Adhc Services, Inc. | 3 | $99,500 | — |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | 2 | $132,500 | 3 |
| Healthpro Nursing Solutions Llc | 2 | $76,000 | — |
| EdTheory LLC | 2 | $101,000 | 1 |
| Robert E. Tutland, RPT, Inc., PS | 2 | $98,000 | 1 |
| Banner Health | 2 | $84,500 | 1 |
| TheraGen LLC | 2 | $138,000 | — |
| Priority Care Staffing, LLC | 2 | $126,000 | 1 |
| Reliant Pro Rehab, LLC | 2 | $85,500 | 1 |
| Select Rehabilitation LLC | 2 | — | 2 |
| Golden Oak Holdings LLC | 2 | $118,500 | — |
| Powerback Rehabilitation, LLC | 2 | $93,500 | — |
| New York City Department of Education | 2 | $83,000 | 1 |
Common titles filed under this occupation: Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist & Rehab Director, Director Of Rehabilitation/Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Senior, Director - Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist (Director Of Rehab), Staff Occupational Therapist, Lead Occupational Therapist, Clinic Director - Occupational Therapist, Area Manager/Occupational Therapist.
Offers from certified Labor Condition Applications (Certified H-1B LCAs decided July 2025 to June 2026); base pay only, annualized. Source: DOL disclosure data. Not legal or financial advice.