School Occupational Therapist Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

How much does a School Occupational Therapist make in Tuscaloosa, AL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a School Occupational Therapist in Tuscaloosa, AL is $94,817. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $77,959 to a high of $114,578, with most professionals earning between $85,993 and $105,161.

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Demonstrate competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in specific therapy discipline.

January 13, 2023

Collaborate with general education teachers, special education teachers and other related service providers to identify instructional strategies and accommodations/modifications that promote student success in the inclusive general education classroom.

January 24, 2023

Participates in the development and improvement of opportunities for disabled students by providing individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents.

January 28, 2023

Implement/carry out treatment plans and or create treatment plans for certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs).

February 28, 2023

Communicates effectively with hospital therapists regarding issues with students.

March 27, 2023

Schedule is 12 month position - 10-month school year and mandatory six-week summer program.

March 28, 2023

Provide direct, consultative and indirect service in school and community settings to support the educational and developmental motor needs of children with disabilities (birth-to-21 years), their families, and their educational teams.

April 01, 2023

Develop an understanding of the use of assistive technology as it relates to areas assessed by occupational therapy and use that understanding to assist students with the use of identified assistive technology.

April 16, 2023

Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for School Occupational Therapist in Tuscaloosa, AL

Average Base Salary

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85993

105161

94817

Average Total Cash Compensation

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86137

105297

94930

What is the average salary for School 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 School Occupational Therapist in Tuscaloosa, AL. The base salary for School Occupational Therapist ranges from $85,993 to $105,161 with the average base salary of $94,817. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,137 to $105,297 with the average total cash compensation of $94,930.

View Average Salary for School Occupational Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$94,817	$85,993 - $105,161
Bonus	$112	$144 - $136
Total Pay	$94,930	$86,137 - $105,297

* 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.

School Occupational Therapist Salary Near Tuscaloosa, AL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Birmingham, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,672 - $105,991	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Columbus, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,305 - $96,982	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,579 - $100,986	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Meridian, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,863 - $100,111	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,840 - $106,196	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Tupelo, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,468 - $95,959	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL

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About Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). Located on the Black Warrior River at the Atlantic Seaboard fall line of the Piedmont, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with an estimated population of 100,287 in 2017. The city was originally known as Tuskaloosa until the early 20th century. Incorporated as a town on December 13, 1819, it was named after Tuskaloosa, the chief of a band of Muskogean-speaking people. They battled and were defeated by forces of Spanish explorer Hernando de S...

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About Tuscaloosa, Alabama Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). L....More

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