Occupational Therapy Aide salary in New Jersey
What occupational therapy aides earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,470$21.38 per hour
vs U.S.+14%U.S. median $39,160
Middle half earn$41,750 – $46,270Top 10%: $46,270+
Jobs–In New Jersey
Occupational Therapy Aide pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,260 | $22.24 | 200 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $40,200 | $19.33 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Occupational Therapy Aide pay in similar states
New York · $46,220 Washington · $45,890 Nebraska · $44,980 Connecticut · $44,840 California · $43,480 New Mexico · $43,170
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make in New Jersey?
Occupational Therapy Aides in New Jersey earned a median of $44,470 a year ($21.38 an hour) in May 2025, 14% more than the national median of $39,160. The middle half earned $41,750 to $46,270.
Where in New Jersey do occupational therapy aides earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $46,260.
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.