Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Delaware
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Delaware and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,640$37.81 per hour
vs U.S.+9%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$67,950 – $82,010Top 10%: $82,070+
Jobs2201.39× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Delaware cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $76,440 | $36.75 | 940 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $82,010 | $39.43 | 90 |
| Dover, DE | $75,440 | $36.27 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Delaware
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Nevada · $79,510 Arkansas · $78,940 Washington · $77,590 New Mexico · $77,020 Oregon · $76,850 Georgia · $75,920
Other healthcare salaries in Delaware
Registered Nurses · $99,520 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Nursing Assistants · $42,030 Medical Assistants · $44,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $68,710 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,430 Nurse Practitioners · $131,040 Physicians, All Other · $297,470 Physical Therapists · $102,050 Dental Assistants · $47,600 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,790 Physician Assistants · $139,350
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Delaware?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Delaware earned a median of $78,640 a year ($37.81 an hour) in May 2025, 9% more than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $67,950 to $82,010.
Where in Delaware do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Delaware, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $76,440.
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.