Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in New Jersey
What occupational therapy assistants earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$74,960$36.04 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$74,930 – $79,930Top 10%: $100,700+
Jobs1,0800.76× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $74,960 | $36.04 | 2,200 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $76,440 | $36.75 | 940 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $64,310 | $30.92 | 140 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Georgia · $75,920 Colorado · $75,340 Massachusetts · $75,040 Virginia · $74,960 South Carolina · $73,740 Arizona · $73,490
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in New Jersey?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in New Jersey earned a median of $74,960 a year ($36.04 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $74,930 to $79,930.
Where in New Jersey do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, 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.