Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Washington
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$77,590$37.30 per hour
vs U.S.+7%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$70,970 – $81,890Top 10%: $88,250+
Jobs7200.61× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $77,590 | $37.30 | 350 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $78,640 | $37.81 | 170 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $70,570 | $33.93 | 110 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $81,710 | $39.29 | 50 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $76,090 | $36.58 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Nevada · $79,510 Arkansas · $78,940 Delaware · $78,640 New Mexico · $77,020 Oregon · $76,850 Georgia · $75,920
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Washington?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Washington earned a median of $77,590 a year ($37.30 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $70,970 to $81,890.
Where in Washington do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $78,640.
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.