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How to Get an Occupational Therapist License in Utah (2026)
Utah is an OT Compact member state, giving eligible occupational therapists the fastest path to practice privileges, typically 1-3 days via compact.aota.org instead of 6-12 weeks for full endorsement.
Utah OT license at a glance
- Issuing board: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL)
- OT Compact member: Yes
- Application fee: ~$100
- Processing time (compact): 1-3 business days
- Processing time (endorsement): 6-10 weeks
- NBCOT required: Yes
- CEU requirement (renewal): 24 hours per 2-year cycle
Utah OT compensation 2026
| Setting | Annual Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Hospital / acute care | $70K-$93K |
| SNF / long-term care | $64K-$86K |
| Outpatient / clinic | $62K-$82K |
| School system | $56K-$76K |
| Home health | $66K-$90K |
Where OT demand is highest in Utah
- Salt Lake City metro: Intermountain Health, University of Utah Health, HCA Mountain Division
- Provo / Orem: Utah Valley Hospital, American Fork Hospital
- Pediatric: Primary Children's Medical Center
- St. George: Intermountain St. George Regional
Bottom line
Utah OT Compact membership streamlines access to a fast-growing Western market. Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health dominate Salt Lake City. The $100 fee and compact access make Utah an easy state to add for multi-state OT practitioners.
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