I'm strictly speaking from a new grad to a CHT. This is not just one facility in my region but several different ones that follow this similar pay arc. I think it varies by facility what a noncht hand therapist with a few years of different OT experience would make and I can't comment on that. Also the hourly pay I'm stating is for full time employment with packages including insurance benefits vacation/holiday pay etc. A per diem hourly rate would be much higher. That being said, if you live in Texas or Vegas or work at a SNF, of course you think the rate seems low...