The average salary for a occupational therapy aide in the United States is $42,060, but the range typically falls between $31,940 and $48,720. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $20.22, with a range between $15.36 and $23.42.
There are approximately 4,430 people employed as a occupational therapy aide in the United States. With California, Massachusetts, Louisiana employing the highest number of occupational therapy aides.The state with the best pay for a occupational therapy aide is Illinois, with an average annual salary of $69,670, while Utah has the lowest average annual salary of $35,520.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $25,150 | $12.09 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,940 | $15.36 |
| Median | $36,970 | $17.77 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,720 | $23.42 |
| 90th Percentile | $68,720 | $33.04 |
The salary of a occupational therapy aide can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a occupational therapy aide in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for occupational therapy aides are Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, New Mexico, Missouri while the worst states are Utah, Michigan, Maryland, Louisiana, South Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $33,590 | $39,280 | $46,530 |
| Colorado | $29,840 | $39,250 | $48,390 |
| Connecticut | $35,250 | $51,830 | $62,070 |
| District of Columbia | $37,010 | $51,180 | $61,000 |
| Florida | $32,690 | $56,880 | $72,300 |
| Georgia | $27,280 | $34,750 | $42,770 |
| Illinois | $63,110 | $69,670 | $74,120 |
| Indiana | $31,220 | $36,510 | $50,850 |
| Louisiana | $21,240 | $28,770 | $36,360 |
| Maryland | $28,250 | $31,430 | $39,050 |
| Massachusetts | $31,460 | $41,290 | $48,730 |
| Michigan | $24,890 | $32,590 | $39,580 |
| Mississippi | $26,780 | $41,820 | $70,700 |
| Missouri | $31,130 | $54,390 | $69,850 |
| Nebraska | $24,010 | $37,920 | $49,240 |
| New Mexico | $30,270 | $57,580 | $80,580 |
| New York | $33,890 | $49,750 | $67,100 |
| North Carolina | $31,730 | $62,030 | $73,070 |
| Ohio | $21,340 | $35,150 | $55,270 |
| Oklahoma | $19,560 | $31,660 | $54,410 |
| Oregon | $31,310 | $42,510 | $74,170 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,080 | $45,950 | $70,030 |
| South Carolina | $20,800 | $34,780 | $76,960 |
| Tennessee | $29,300 | $38,690 | $66,300 |
| Texas | $25,360 | $35,120 | $42,570 |
| Utah | $21,390 | $35,520 | $73,050 |
| Virginia | $30,580 | $40,390 | $48,300 |
| Washington | $45,180 | $66,440 | $95,960 |
| Wisconsin | $35,430 | $43,800 | $57,550 |
Even between cities, the salary of a occupational therapy aide can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for occupational therapy aides is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL with an average salary of $62,050.The city with the lowest average salary for occupational therapy aides is Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, LA with an average salary of $25,900.
Areas with highest average salaries for occupational therapy aides
Areas with lowest average salaries for occupational therapy aides
The number of occupational therapy aides in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of occupational therapy aides has decreased by -1,200. On average, the number of occupational therapy aides has been increasing by -5.3% each year. The salary of occupational therapy aides has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of occupational therapy aides has increased by $7,900. On average, the salary of occupational therapy aides has been increasing by 5.8% each year.
Occupational Therapy Aides are part of the healthcare support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for occupational therapy aides compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare support occupations jobs here.
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