Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Missouri
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$66,070$31.77 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$59,560 – $73,790Top 10%: $80,930+
Jobs1,4701.52× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $67,450 | $32.43 | 780 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $71,050 | $34.16 | 400 |
| Springfield, MO | $61,360 | $29.50 | 120 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $62,000 | $29.81 | 110 |
| Columbia, MO | $62,810 | $30.20 | 80 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $62,010 | $29.81 | 60 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $59,560 | $28.63 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Rhode Island · $66,710 Indiana · $66,660 Oklahoma · $66,520 Louisiana · $66,090 Utah · $66,080 Idaho · $65,330
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Missouri?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Missouri earned a median of $66,070 a year ($31.77 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $59,560 to $73,790.
Where in Missouri do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $71,050.
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.