An average yearly salary range for an occupational therapist in the US is about $46,996 while an average hourly wage can be around $34.77 per hour. In addition, an occupational therapist with good work experience receives a salary range of$75,267 – $98,657 per annum.he starting salary for an occupational therapist is about $49,980 per annum, while an average occupational therapist receives an annual salary of about $73,820 per year.