Occupational Therapy Assistant salary
What occupational therapy assistants earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$72,300$34.76 per hour
Average pay$70,710$33.99 per hour
Middle half earn$61,710 – $79,160Top 10%: $89,780+
Jobs51,290Employed nationwide
Occupational Therapy Assistant salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $62,250 | $29.93 | 750 | 0.35 |
| Alaska | $53,530 | $25.74 | 60 | 0.19 |
| Arizona | $73,490 | $35.33 | 1,120 | 0.34 |
| Arkansas | $78,940 | $37.95 | 730 | 0.56 |
| California | $81,770 | $39.31 | 3,840 | 0.21 |
| Colorado | $75,340 | $36.22 | 710 | 0.25 |
| Connecticut | $72,780 | $34.99 | 820 | 0.48 |
| Delaware | $78,640 | $37.81 | 220 | 0.46 |
| Florida | $71,630 | $34.44 | 3,910 | 0.39 |
| Georgia | $75,920 | $36.50 | 1,060 | 0.22 |
| Hawaii | $72,710 | $34.96 | 60 | 0.09 |
| Idaho | $65,330 | $31.41 | 210 | 0.25 |
| Illinois | $64,120 | $30.83 | 2,470 | 0.41 |
| Indiana | $66,660 | $32.05 | 1,490 | 0.47 |
| Iowa | $64,140 | $30.84 | 400 | 0.25 |
| Kansas | $65,010 | $31.26 | 660 | 0.46 |
| Kentucky | $65,230 | $31.36 | 500 | 0.25 |
| Louisiana | $66,090 | $31.77 | 760 | 0.39 |
| Maine | $64,270 | $30.90 | 250 | 0.39 |
| Maryland | $82,010 | $39.43 | 710 | 0.26 |
| Massachusetts | $75,040 | $36.08 | 1,410 | 0.39 |
| Michigan | $63,260 | $30.41 | 1,250 | 0.28 |
| Minnesota | $64,920 | $31.21 | 540 | 0.18 |
| Mississippi | $61,650 | $29.64 | 420 | 0.36 |
| Missouri | $66,070 | $31.77 | 1,470 | 0.5 |
| Montana | $72,800 | $35.00 | 60 | 0.11 |
| Nebraska | $63,180 | $30.38 | 210 | 0.2 |
| Nevada | $79,510 | $38.23 | 220 | 0.14 |
| New Hampshire | $67,790 | $32.59 | 150 | 0.22 |
| New Jersey | $74,960 | $36.04 | 1,080 | 0.25 |
| New Mexico | $77,020 | $37.03 | 300 | 0.34 |
| New York | $68,530 | $32.95 | 2,230 | 0.23 |
| North Carolina | $69,390 | $33.36 | 1,590 | 0.32 |
| North Dakota | $60,970 | $29.31 | 130 | 0.31 |
| Ohio | $62,700 | $30.15 | 3,890 | 0.7 |
| Oklahoma | $66,520 | $31.98 | 1,000 | 0.58 |
| Oregon | $76,850 | $36.95 | 250 | 0.13 |
| Pennsylvania | $71,590 | $34.42 | 2,560 | 0.42 |
| Rhode Island | $66,710 | $32.07 | 300 | 0.6 |
| South Carolina | $73,740 | $35.45 | 830 | 0.36 |
| South Dakota | $56,180 | $27.01 | 100 | 0.21 |
| Tennessee | $62,420 | $30.01 | 1,300 | 0.4 |
| Texas | $81,500 | $39.19 | 5,610 | 0.4 |
| Utah | $66,080 | $31.77 | 280 | 0.16 |
| Virginia | $74,960 | $36.04 | 1,130 | 0.28 |
| Washington | $77,590 | $37.30 | 720 | 0.2 |
| West Virginia | $60,370 | $29.02 | 340 | 0.48 |
| Wisconsin | $59,960 | $28.83 | 1,050 | 0.36 |
| Wyoming | $62,750 | $30.17 | 80 | 0.29 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $97,860 | 290 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $95,370 | 160 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $95,180 | 170 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $88,250 | 420 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $86,040 | 80 |
| Boulder, CO | $84,860 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $84,400 | 60 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $82,680 | 360 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $82,620 | 310 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $82,610 | 70 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $82,060 | 80 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $81,500 | 1,190 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $81,340 | 900 |
| Visalia, CA | $81,200 | 50 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $81,170 | 1,220 |
Metro areas with the most occupational therapy assistants
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,200 | $74,960 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,720 | $78,090 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,710 | $67,840 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 1,220 | $81,170 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 1,190 | $81,500 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 1,090 | $71,310 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 940 | $76,440 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 900 | $81,340 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 850 | $75,300 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 800 | $76,080 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 780 | $67,450 |
| Cleveland, OH | 720 | $62,700 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 700 | $67,290 |
| Columbus, OH | 610 | $63,480 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 590 | $78,180 |
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Questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make?
The median pay for occupational therapy assistants in the U.S. was $72,300 a year ($34.76 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $61,710 and $79,160.
Which states pay occupational therapy assistants the most?
The highest pay was in Maryland ($82,010), California ($81,770), Texas ($81,500), Nevada ($79,510), Arkansas ($78,940). The lowest was in Alaska ($53,530), South Dakota ($56,180), Wisconsin ($59,960).
How many occupational therapy assistants are there in the U.S.?
About 51,290 people were employed as occupational therapy assistants 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.