- Open jobs
- 1
- Agencies hiring
- 1
- Median pay in listings
- $31.29/hour
- Median wage in District of Columbia (BLS)
- $52.49/hour
Occupational Therapist pay in District of Columbia
The median wage for Occupational Therapist jobs in District of Columbia is $52.49 per hour ($109,179 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $31.29/hour. 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 District of Columbia; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Occupational Therapist jobs in District of Columbia
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| CompHealth | 1 | $31.29/hr |
Cities with the most Occupational Therapist jobs
Washington (1)
FAQ
How much does a Occupational Therapist make in District of Columbia?
The median wage for Occupational Therapist jobs in District of Columbia is $52.49 per hour (about $109,179 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 $31.29 per hour.
How many Occupational Therapist jobs are open in District of Columbia?
1 Occupational Therapist jobs from 1 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 District of Columbia; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.