Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Virginia
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Virginia 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$63,090 – $79,500Top 10%: $89,560+
Jobs1,1300.84× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $88,250 | $42.43 | 420 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $65,730 | $31.60 | 300 |
| Richmond, VA | $76,760 | $36.91 | 210 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $65,000 | $31.25 | 80 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $64,040 | $30.79 | 60 |
| Roanoke, VA | $72,870 | $35.03 | 60 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $75,800 | $36.44 | 60 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $79,770 | $38.35 | 40 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $78,230 | $37.61 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Georgia · $75,920 Colorado · $75,340 Massachusetts · $75,040 New Jersey · $74,960 South Carolina · $73,740 Arizona · $73,490
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Virginia?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Virginia 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 $63,090 to $79,500.
Where in Virginia do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $88,250.
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.