Occupational Therapy Aide salary
What occupational therapy aides earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$39,160$18.83 per hour
Average pay$44,110$21.21 per hour
Middle half earn$35,920 – $46,780Top 10%: $70,200+
Jobs4,310Employed nationwide
Occupational Therapy Aide salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $43,480 | $20.91 | 330 | 0.02 |
| Colorado | $40,110 | $19.28 | 40 | 0.01 |
| Connecticut | $44,840 | $21.56 | 110 | 0.07 |
| Georgia | $38,090 | $18.31 | 200 | 0.04 |
| Idaho | $32,590 | $15.67 | 120 | 0.14 |
| Indiana | $38,250 | $18.39 | – | – |
| Louisiana | $28,560 | $13.73 | 70 | 0.03 |
| Maryland | $33,310 | $16.02 | – | – |
| Massachusetts | $40,160 | $19.31 | 90 | 0.03 |
| Michigan | $39,050 | $18.78 | 60 | 0.01 |
| Mississippi | $24,300 | $11.68 | 50 | 0.04 |
| Missouri | $38,890 | $18.70 | 110 | 0.04 |
| Nebraska | $44,980 | $21.63 | 90 | 0.09 |
| Nevada | $36,440 | $17.52 | 100 | 0.06 |
| New Jersey | $44,470 | $21.38 | – | – |
| New Mexico | $43,170 | $20.75 | 50 | 0.06 |
| New York | $46,220 | $22.22 | 250 | 0.03 |
| North Carolina | $66,190 | $31.82 | 250 | 0.05 |
| Ohio | $36,380 | $17.49 | 200 | 0.04 |
| Oklahoma | $34,670 | $16.67 | 90 | 0.05 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,100 | $17.84 | 320 | 0.05 |
| South Carolina | $31,950 | $15.36 | 50 | 0.02 |
| Tennessee | $27,840 | $13.39 | 40 | 0.01 |
| Texas | $37,180 | $17.88 | 410 | 0.03 |
| Washington | $45,890 | $22.06 | 190 | 0.05 |
| Wisconsin | $36,760 | $17.67 | 40 | 0.02 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,260 | 200 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $45,840 | 100 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $43,270 | 50 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $42,790 | 110 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $41,400 | 70 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $40,200 | 70 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $39,950 | 50 |
| Cleveland, OH | $38,860 | 60 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $38,600 | 60 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $38,550 | 130 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $38,090 | 130 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $37,100 | 150 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $36,920 | 60 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $35,340 | 60 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $34,110 | 60 |
Metro areas with the most occupational therapy aides
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 200 | $46,260 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 150 | $37,100 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 130 | $38,090 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 130 | $38,550 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 110 | $42,790 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 100 | $45,840 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 70 | $41,400 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 70 | $40,200 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 60 | $35,340 |
| Cleveland, OH | 60 | $38,860 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 60 | $36,920 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 60 | $34,110 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 60 | $38,600 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 50 | $43,270 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 50 | $39,950 |
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Questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make?
The median pay for occupational therapy aides in the U.S. was $39,160 a year ($18.83 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $35,920 and $46,780.
Which states pay occupational therapy aides the most?
The highest pay was in North Carolina ($66,190), New York ($46,220), Washington ($45,890), Nebraska ($44,980), Connecticut ($44,840). The lowest was in Mississippi ($24,300), Tennessee ($27,840), Louisiana ($28,560).
How many occupational therapy aides are there in the U.S.?
About 4,310 people were employed as occupational therapy aides in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.