(United States). Average Occupational Therapists in the United States make around $35.06 per hour. Earnings generally vary between $26.37 per hour and $46.17. While the particular city and the individual firm impact pay for this group, career length is the most influential factor.Among survey respondents, women are more common than men; 82 percent of Occupational Therapists are female.arnings generally vary between $26.37 per hour and $46.17. While the particular city and the individual firm impact pay for this group, career length is the most influential factor. Among survey respondents, women are more common than men; 82 percent of Occupational Therapists are female.