Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Georgia
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$75,920$36.50 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$63,050 – $79,010Top 10%: $86,830+
Jobs1,0600.66× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $78,180 | $37.59 | 590 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $61,360 | $29.50 | 210 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $67,780 | $32.59 | 100 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $71,140 | $34.20 | 60 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $64,430 | $30.98 | 50 |
| Savannah, GA | $72,120 | $34.67 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
New Mexico · $77,020 Oregon · $76,850 Colorado · $75,340 Massachusetts · $75,040 New Jersey · $74,960 Virginia · $74,960
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Georgia?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Georgia earned a median of $75,920 a year ($36.50 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $63,050 to $79,010.
Where in Georgia do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $78,180.
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.