Occupational Therapist jobs in California

142 open Occupational Therapist jobs from staffing agencies — median pay $52.44/hour, 12% below the typical Occupational Therapist wage in California.

Open jobs
142
Agencies hiring
7
Median pay in listings
$52.44/hour
Pay range
$31.29 – $121/hour
Median wage in California (BLS)
$59.86/hour
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A California Facility Needs a Traveling Occupational Therapist

CompHealth Concord, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 days ago
Health Advocates Network logo

Occupational Therapist

Health Advocates Network Chico, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 3 days ago
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Occupational Therapist

Health Advocates Network Tehachapi, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 3 days ago
Health Advocates Network logo

Occupational Therapist

Health Advocates Network Lodi, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 3 days ago
Health Advocates Network logo

Occupational Therapist

Health Advocates Network Clearlake, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 3 days ago
Health Advocates Network logo

Occupational Therapist

Health Advocates Network Bakersfield, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 3 days ago
CompHealth logo

Traveling Opportunity in California for Occupational Therapist

CompHealth Los Gatos, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 3 days ago
CompHealth logo

California Facility Is Seeking a Traveling Occupational Therapist

CompHealth Yuba City, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 3 days ago
Health Advocates Network logo

Occupational Therapist

Health Advocates Network Salinas, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 4 days ago
Health Advocates Network logo

Occupational Therapist - -

Health Advocates Network Carmichael, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 4 days ago
Health Advocates Network logo

Occupational Therapist - -

Health Advocates Network Santa Clara, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 4 days ago
CompHealth logo

California Facility Needs a Traveling Occupational Therapist

CompHealth Monterey, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 4 days ago
CompHealth logo

California Facility Seeks a Traveling Occupational Therapist

CompHealth Palm Desert, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 5 days ago
CompHealth logo

A Traveling Occupational Therapist Is Wanted in California

CompHealth Riverside, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 5 days ago
Health Advocates Network logo

Occupational Therapist

Health Advocates Network Walnut Creek, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 1 week ago
Health Advocates Network logo

Occupational Therapist

Health Advocates Network Walnut Creek, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 1 week ago
Atlas MedStaff logo

Occupational Therapist in Escondido, California

Atlas MedStaff Escondido, CA Travel $2,323/Per Week 1 week ago
CompHealth logo

Traveling Occupational Therapist Is Needed in California

CompHealth Folsom, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 1 week ago
AHS Staffing logo

Occupational Therapist - General

AHS Staffing Stockton, CA Travel $2,048.17/Per Hour 1 week ago
AHS Staffing logo

Occupational Therapist - General

AHS Staffing Walnut Creek, CA Travel $2,489.03/Per Hour 1 week ago
AHS Staffing logo

Occupational Therapist - General

AHS Staffing Walnut Creek, CA Travel $2,489.03/Per Hour 1 week ago
CompHealth logo

California Facility Is Searching for a Traveling Occupational Therapist

CompHealth Salinas, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 1 week ago
Health Advocates Network logo

Occupational Therapist - -

Health Advocates Network Stockton, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 1 week ago
AHS Staffing logo

Occupational Therapist - General

AHS Staffing Yuba City, CA Travel $2,266.60/Per Hour 1 week ago
Care Team Solutions logo

Occupational Therapist-

Care Team Solutions Stockton, CA Contract $2,098/week 1 week ago
CompHealth logo

Traveling Job Opportunity in California for Occupational Therapist

CompHealth Grass Valley, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 1 week ago
Atlas MedStaff logo

Occupational Therapist in Walnut Creek, California

Atlas MedStaff Walnut Creek, CA Travel $2,297/Per Week 1 week ago
Atlas MedStaff logo

Occupational Therapist in Walnut Creek, California

Atlas MedStaff Walnut Creek, CA Travel $2,297/Per Week 1 week ago
CompHealth logo

Traveling Occupational Therapist Is Wanted in California

CompHealth Redding, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 1 week ago
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Occupational Therapist Is Needed for Traveling Help in CA

CompHealth Berkeley, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 weeks ago

Occupational Therapist pay in California

The median wage for Occupational Therapist jobs in California is $59.86 per hour ($124,509 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $52.44/hour, from $31.29 to $121. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.

License and requirements

Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from California; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.

Agencies hiring for Occupational Therapist jobs in California

AgencyOpen jobsMedian pay
CompHealth43$31.29/hr
Health Advocates Network31$67.16/hr
AHS Staffing25$60.41/hr
Care Team Solutions25$59.62/hr
Atlas MedStaff9$65.61/hr
MAS Medical Staffing5$56.00/hr
GHR Healthcare4$57.25/hr

Cities with the most Occupational Therapist jobs

Hayward (11), Salinas (10), Walnut Creek (7), Carmichael (6), Oakland (6), Kingsburg (5), Redding (5), Crescent City (5), Fremont (3), Bakersfield (3), Clearlake (3), Lodi (3)

FAQ

How much does a Occupational Therapist make in California?

The median wage for Occupational Therapist jobs in California is $59.86 per hour (about $124,509 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Occupational Therapist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $52.44 per hour.

How many Occupational Therapist jobs are open in California?

142 Occupational Therapist jobs from 7 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.

What license do I need?

Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from California; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.