Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Florida
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$71,630$34.44 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$63,180 – $75,320Top 10%: $79,350+
Jobs3,9101.19× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $71,310 | $34.29 | 1,090 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $72,820 | $35.01 | 550 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $72,630 | $34.92 | 350 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $70,540 | $33.92 | 340 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $72,070 | $34.65 | 200 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $73,130 | $35.16 | 150 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $73,890 | $35.52 | 150 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $73,340 | $35.26 | 120 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $68,900 | $33.13 | 120 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $66,160 | $31.81 | 110 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $68,380 | $32.87 | 90 |
| Gainesville, FL | $71,240 | $34.25 | 70 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $70,630 | $33.96 | 70 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $72,960 | $35.08 | 60 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $77,690 | $37.35 | 50 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $66,320 | $31.88 | 50 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $72,800 | $35.00 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
South Carolina · $73,740 Arizona · $73,490 Montana · $72,800 Connecticut · $72,780 Hawaii · $72,710 Pennsylvania · $71,590
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Florida?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Florida earned a median of $71,630 a year ($34.44 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $63,180 to $75,320.
Where in Florida do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Naples-Marco Island, FL at $77,690.
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.