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Occupational Therapists: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 29-1122. 2,453 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $71,968, middle half $69,077–$76,066.
Applications (LCAs)2,453
Median offered salary$71,968
Middle half of salaries$69,077–$76,066
10th–90th percentile$61,651–$96,627
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 1,982 | $71,968 |
| Level II (qualified) | 202 | $97,178 |
| Level III (experienced) | 82 | $108,150 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 22 | $128,960 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Cities
- Chicago, IL$71,968
- Brooklyn, NY$76,066
- New York, NY$86,902
- Bronx, NY$76,066
- Los Angeles, CA$86,632
- Baltimore, MD$74,048
- San Jose, CA$115,606
Job titles
- Occupational Therapist2,319
- Occupational Therapists9
- Occupational Therapist & Rehab Director8
- Director of Rehabilitation/Occupational Therapist8
- Staff Occupational Therapist5
- Occupational Therapist II5
- Director - Occupational Therapist4
- Occupational Therapist Supervisor4
- Occupational Therapist (Director of Rehab)4
- Occupational Therapist-DOR4
- Rehab Director/Occupational Therapist4
- Director of Rehabilitation/OT3
- Occupational Therapist Program Director3
- Clinic Director - Occupational Therapist3
- Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist3
- Senior Occupational Therapist3
- Lymphedema Therapist3
- Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist3
- Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist3
- Director of Rehabilitation2
- Resource Coordinator, Rehab Services2
- Occupational Therapy2
- Occupational Therapist (OT Homecare Clinician)2
- Assistant Professor2
- OT Homecare Clinician2
- Senior Director of Rehab2
- Occupational Therapist 22
- Pediatric Occupational Therapist2
- Director of Rehab2
- Home Health Occup. Therapist2
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 238 | $79,040 |
| FY2024 | 204 | $87,360 |
| FY2025 | 856 | $71,968 |
| FY2026 | 1,155 | $71,968 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).