Occupational Therapy Aide salary in Missouri
What occupational therapy aides earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,890$18.70 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $39,160
Middle half earn$31,540 – $39,440Top 10%: $47,210+
Jobs1101.38× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Aide pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $38,600 | $18.56 | 60 |
| Columbia, MO | $33,480 | $16.09 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Occupational Therapy Aide pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $40,160 Colorado · $40,110 Michigan · $39,050 Indiana · $38,250 Georgia · $38,090 Texas · $37,180
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make in Missouri?
Occupational Therapy Aides in Missouri earned a median of $38,890 a year ($18.70 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $39,160. The middle half earned $31,540 to $39,440.
Where in Missouri do occupational therapy aides earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in St. Louis, MO-IL at $38,600.
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.