Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Arizona
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Arizona and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$73,490$35.33 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$63,750 – $79,240Top 10%: $89,880+
Jobs1,1201.04× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Arizona cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $76,080 | $36.58 | 800 |
| Tucson, AZ | $71,480 | $34.37 | 160 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arizona
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
New Jersey · $74,960 Virginia · $74,960 South Carolina · $73,740 Montana · $72,800 Connecticut · $72,780 Hawaii · $72,710
Other healthcare salaries in Arizona
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,420 Registered Nurses · $99,500 Medical Assistants · $45,940 Nursing Assistants · $44,780 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,640 Dental Assistants · $49,000 Psychiatric Technicians · $45,640 Nurse Practitioners · $134,420 Pharmacists · $146,930 Physicians, All Other · $312,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,070 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,530
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Arizona?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Arizona earned a median of $73,490 a year ($35.33 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $63,750 to $79,240.
Where in Arizona do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Arizona, pay was highest in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ at $76,080.
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.