Salary · Metro area · SOC 29-1122
Occupational Therapist (OT) salary in Athens-Clarke County, GA, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Athens-Clarke County, GA metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for occupational therapists in Athens-Clarke County, GA was $101,080 a year, or $48.59 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $72,350 to $121,750. About 90 were employed.
Annual pay: Athens vs Georgia vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $101,080 | $104,010 | $100,330 |
| Mean (average) | $93,820 | $101,460 | $101,280 |
| 10th percentile | $72,350 | $75,290 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $78,230 | $82,320 | $82,510 |
| 75th percentile | $106,980 | $118,560 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $121,750 | $128,610 | $131,950 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $48.59 |
| Mean (average) | $45.11 |
| 10th percentile | $34.78 |
| 25th percentile | $37.61 |
| 75th percentile | $51.43 |
| 90th percentile | $58.53 |
Employment: 90. 0.92 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 0.88.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does an OT make per hour in Athens-Clarke County, GA?
The median hourly wage was $48.59 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $34.78 and the 90th was $58.53.
What is the average OT salary in Athens-Clarke County, GA?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $93,820 a year and a median of $101,080 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do occupational therapists in Athens-Clarke County, GA earn more than the Georgia median?
The Athens-Clarke County, GA median of $101,080 is 3% lower than the Georgia median of $104,010 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-1122. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.