Occupational Therapist market brief · Santa Maria, CA
Occupational Therapist Jobs in Santa Maria, CA
23 occupational therapist openings are live in the Santa Maria, CA area from 20 employers, led by Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington, Lifepoint Health, and Adventist Health. The middle half of posted salaries runs $84,812–$123,292 a year (median $108,160), from the 48% of listings that disclose pay.
Data updated Nov 4, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 23
- Live occupational therapist openings currently tracked in the Santa Maria market.
Companies hiring
- 20
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $108,160
- 48% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Level coverage is 35%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
23
Hiring employers
20
Salary coverage
48%
Median experience
2.0 years
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$84,812
P50
$108,160
P75
$123,292
P90
$130,260
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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- Open live occupational therapist listings in Santa Maria
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare occupational therapist opportunities in Santa Maria, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 23 live roles tracked in this market.
- 20 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Occupational Therapist in Santa Maria
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
23 occupational therapist openings across 20 employers establish the current Santa Maria opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
23 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 20 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 23 of 23 matches
Representative openings
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More occupational therapist openings in Santa Maria
- PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) · Guardian Angel Home Care Inc.
- Occupational Therapist I/II - California Children's Services · County of San Luis Obispo
- Occupational Therapist · Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington
- Occupational Therapist (OT) $52-$55/hr + Tuition Reimbursement · Compass Health Inc
- Therapy-OT- Occupational Therapist, Travel · Skyline Med Staff
- Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy · Adventist Health Sierra Vista
- Occupational Therapist, Full-Time, Day Shift (SEIU) · Adventist Health
- Occupational Therapist (OT), PRN · Lifepoint Health
- Occupational Therapist · Lompoc Unified School District (CA)
- Occupational Therapist (OT) · Lifepoint Health
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN · EmpowerMe Wellness
- Occupational Therapist · Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington
- Inpatient/ Outpatient Occupational Therapist · CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson
- Per Diem Occupational Therapist · Joint Commission Accredited agency
- Occupational Therapist · Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington
Occupational Therapist jobs in Santa Maria: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
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How many occupational therapist jobs are open in Santa Maria?
Metaintro tracks 23 live occupational therapist openings from 20 employers in the Santa Maria, CA area over the last 30 days.
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What do occupational therapist jobs in Santa Maria pay?
The median posted salary is $108,160 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $84,812 to $123,292. Based on the 48% of current listings that disclose pay.
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Which companies are hiring for occupational therapist jobs in Santa Maria?
Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington, Lifepoint Health, Adventist Health, and Adventist Health Sierra Vista have the most open occupational therapist roles here right now, out of 20 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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Related roles
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Level views
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