Occupational Therapist License Requirements by State
Compare requirements across all states to find out what you need.
| State | Education Hours | Est. Total Cost | Exam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3500 | $74,500 - $75,500 | Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Alaska | 3500 | $79,500 - $80,500 | Alaska Board of Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Arizona | 3500 | $71,500 - $72,500 | Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners | View Guide |
| Arkansas | 3500 | $67,500 - $68,500 | Arkansas State Medical Board — Occupational Therapy Section | View Guide |
| California | 3500 | $94,500 - $95,500 | California Board of Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Colorado | 3500 | $71,500 - $72,500 | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Connecticut | 3500 | $81,500 - $82,500 | Connecticut Department of Public Health — Occupational Therapy Licensure | View Guide |
| Delaware | 3500 | $73,500 - $74,500 | Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice | View Guide |
| Florida | 3500 | $77,500 - $78,500 | Florida Board of Occupational Therapy Practice | View Guide |
| Georgia | 3500 | $69,500 - $70,500 | Georgia Board of Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Hawaii | 3500 | $84,500 - $85,500 | Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Idaho | 3500 | $67,500 - $68,500 | Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Illinois | 3500 | $77,500 - $78,500 | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Indiana | 3500 | $69,500 - $70,500 | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency — Occupational Therapy Committee | View Guide |
| Iowa | 3500 | $71,500 - $72,500 | Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Kansas | 3500 | $67,500 - $68,500 | Kansas State Board of Healing Arts — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Kentucky | 3500 | $67,500 - $68,500 | Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Louisiana | 3500 | $71,500 - $72,500 | Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Maine | 3500 | $73,500 - $74,500 | Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice | View Guide |
| Maryland | 3500 | $79,500 - $80,500 | Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice | View Guide |
| Massachusetts | 3500 | $84,500 - $85,500 | Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Michigan | 3500 | $74,500 - $75,500 | Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Minnesota | 3500 | $74,500 - $75,500 | Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice | View Guide |
| Mississippi | 3500 | $64,500 - $65,500 | Mississippi State Department of Health — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Missouri | 3500 | $67,500 - $68,500 | Missouri Advisory Commission for Professional Occupational Therapists | View Guide |
| Montana | 3500 | $69,500 - $70,500 | Montana Board of Occupational Therapy Practice | View Guide |
| Nebraska | 3500 | $69,500 - $70,500 | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Nevada | 3500 | $74,500 - $75,500 | Nevada Board of Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| New Hampshire | 3500 | $77,500 - $78,500 | New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| New Jersey | 3500 | $81,500 - $82,500 | New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council | View Guide |
| New Mexico | 3500 | $67,500 - $68,500 | New Mexico Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| New York | 3500 | $89,500 - $90,500 | New York State Education Department — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| North Carolina | 3500 | $69,500 - $70,500 | North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| North Dakota | 3500 | $67,500 - $68,500 | North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice | View Guide |
| Ohio | 3500 | $71,500 - $72,500 | Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board | View Guide |
| Oklahoma | 3500 | $64,500 - $65,500 | Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Oregon | 3500 | $77,500 - $78,500 | Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board | View Guide |
| Pennsylvania | 3500 | $77,500 - $78,500 | Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure | View Guide |
| Rhode Island | 3500 | $79,500 - $80,500 | Rhode Island Department of Health — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| South Carolina | 3500 | $67,500 - $68,500 | South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| South Dakota | 3500 | $64,500 - $65,500 | South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Tennessee | 3500 | $69,500 - $70,500 | Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Texas | 3500 | $74,500 - $75,500 | Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners | View Guide |
| Utah | 3500 | $69,500 - $70,500 | Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Vermont | 3500 | $77,500 - $78,500 | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Virginia | 3500 | $73,500 - $74,500 | Virginia Board of Medicine — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Washington | 3500 | $79,500 - $80,500 | Washington State Department of Health — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| West Virginia | 3500 | $67,500 - $68,500 | West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Wisconsin | 3500 | $71,500 - $72,500 | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Occupational Therapy | View Guide |
| Wyoming | 3500 | $64,500 - $65,500 | Wyoming Board of Occupational Therapy | View Guide |