Lead Occupational Therapist Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Occupational Therapist in Los Angeles, CA is $113,606. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,034 to $126,000, with most professionals earning between $93,408 and $137,283.

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Common responsibilities of a Lead Occupational Therapist

Graduate of APTA, AOTA, ASHA, OTA or PTA accredited school and eligible for licensure in the state of employment.

March 22, 2023

Act as a leader/mentor to all members of the EI team.

April 10, 2023

Assist with orientation duties, onsite/phone supervision and clinical training sessions.

April 19, 2023

Reports all grievances and resident complaints to administrator and/or Director of Nursing immediately.

April 24, 2023

Assists Therapy Supervisor in on-going program evaluation, budgeting, ordering supplies, attending meetings, ensuring authorizations are received promptly, interviewing prospective staff members, and in making hiring decisions.

May 13, 2023

Provides quality resident care to enable the resident to achieve and maintain the maximum level of functional ability while maintaining positive level of interaction with facility and resident.

May 18, 2023

Maintains own professional competence as well as learning new creative trends in rehab treatment through participation in continuing education, seminars and training programs.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Occupational Therapist in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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103034

126000

113606

Average Total Cash Compensation

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103206

126162

113741

What is the average salary for Lead Occupational Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Occupational Therapist in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Lead Occupational Therapist ranges from $103,034 to $126,000 with the average base salary of $113,606. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,206 to $126,162 with the average total cash compensation of $113,741.

View Average Salary for Lead Occupational Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$113,606	$103,034 - $126,000
Bonus	$135	$172 - $162
Total Pay	$113,741	$103,206 - $126,162

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Occupational Therapist Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,034 - $126,000	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,034 - $126,000	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,034 - $126,000	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,034 - $126,000	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,178 - $124,953	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,922 - $125,863	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA

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