Occupational Therapy Aide salary in California
What occupational therapy aides earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$43,480$20.91 per hour
vs U.S.+11%U.S. median $39,160
Middle half earn$39,140 – $44,980Top 10%: $68,550+
Jobs3300.65× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Aide pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $68,550 | $32.96 | 30 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,820 | $19.15 | – |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,980 | $21.62 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Occupational Therapy Aide pay in similar states
New York · $46,220 Washington · $45,890 Nebraska · $44,980 Connecticut · $44,840 New Jersey · $44,470 New Mexico · $43,170
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make in California?
Occupational Therapy Aides in California earned a median of $43,480 a year ($20.91 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $39,160. The middle half earned $39,140 to $44,980.
Where in California do occupational therapy aides earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA at $68,550.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.