U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Occupational Therapist

Job-title file

Occupational Therapist

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

1,948 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $110,215, above the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 1,948
Total payroll: $219.8M
Role median: $110,215
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$172,713+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,948 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Occupational Therapist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Occupational Therapists — about 162,450 people — is $100,330. Department of Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $110,215 for this role, 10% above that figure — about the 65th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$71,690

$82,510

$100,330

$116,670

$131,950

Department of Veterans Affairs median · $110,215

The bar is the range of annual wages for Occupational Therapists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Veterans Affairs’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 1,944 of 1,948 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Veterans Affairs is $110,215, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Occupational Therapist is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $110,215 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Health and Human Services

$108,185 · 18

Department of Interior

$81,339 · 1

Median total compensation for the Occupational Therapist role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Occupational Therapist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 20 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $110,170 ranks #10 of 20. See Occupational Therapist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$198,240 · 141

City and County of San Francisco

$182,842 · 49

Seattle Public Schools

$141,956 · 67

District of Columbia

$136,480 · 12

Davis School District, Utah

$130,052 · 10

Texas

$129,430 · 61

Chicago Public Schools

$122,322 · 235

City of Boston

$120,013 · 88

Median total compensation for comparable Occupational Therapistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ashley Layne

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,823

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $50,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,823
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Minneapolis
Work county: Hennepin
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,823
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,823
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 274760053
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Ashley Layne holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,823. Their pay grade is 00.

Jenna Klos

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$49,135

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $49,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,135
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Milwaukee
Work county: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,135
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,135
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Jenna Klos is a Occupational Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $49,135. They are classified at grade 00.

Emma Biedrzycki

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$49,135

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $49,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,135
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Milwaukee
Work county: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,135
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,135
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Emma Biedrzycki serves as a Occupational Therapist based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,135. They are classified at grade 00.

Samantha Black

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$48,981

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $48,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,981
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,981
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,981
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Samantha Black works as a Occupational Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Samantha earned $48,981 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Blessie Banayat

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$48,981

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $48,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,981
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,981
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,981
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Blessie Banayat serves as a Occupational Therapist based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,981. They are classified at grade 00.

Rachel Clark

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$48,981

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $48,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,981
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Durham
Work county: Durham
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,981
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,981
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371360063
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Rachel Clark works as a Occupational Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Durham, North Carolina. Rachel earned $48,981 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Maddison Eckley

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$48,981

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $48,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,981
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,981
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,981
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Maddison Eckley is a Occupational Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cincinnati, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $48,981. They are classified at grade 00.

Hannah Dougherty

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$48,859

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $48,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,859
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Richmond
Work county: Richmond
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,859
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,859
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Hannah Dougherty works as a Occupational Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Richmond, Virginia. Hannah earned $48,859 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Sheena Miller

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$47,827

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $47,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,827
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Cheyenne
Work county: Laramie
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,827
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560100021
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Sheena Miller works as a Occupational Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Sheena earned $47,827 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Robin Crews

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$47,061

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $47,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,061
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Tampa
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,061
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,061
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Robin Crews works as a Occupational Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Tampa, Florida. Robin earned $47,061 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Julia Loria

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$47,061

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $47,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,061
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Tampa
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,061
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,061
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Julia Loria holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Tampa, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,061. Their pay grade is 00.

Krysta Postlethwaite

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$47,061

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $47,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,061
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Tampa
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,061
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,061
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Krysta Postlethwaite works as a Occupational Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Tampa, Florida. Krysta earned $47,061 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Mary Funston

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$47,061

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $47,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,061
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Cheyenne
Work county: Laramie
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,061
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,061
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560100021
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Mary Funston is a Occupational Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. 2024 total compensation came to $47,061. They are classified at grade 00.

Merin Kurian

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$47,061

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $47,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,061
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Tampa
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,061
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,061
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Merin Kurian serves as a Occupational Therapist based in Tampa, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,061. They are classified at grade 00.

Caite O'Brien

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$47,061

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $47,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,061
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Tampa
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,061
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,061
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Caite O'Brien is a Occupational Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Tampa, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $47,061. They are classified at grade 00.