The average salary for a occupational therapy assistant in the United States is $68,170, but the range typically falls between $59,400 and $77,290. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $32.78, with a range between $28.56 and $37.16.
There are approximately 46,090 people employed as a occupational therapy assistant in the United States. With Texas, Florida, Illinois employing the highest number of occupational therapy assistants.The state with the best pay for a occupational therapy assistant is California, with an average annual salary of $79,560, while Idaho has the lowest average annual salary of $50,130.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $48,670 | $23.4 |
| 25th Percentile | $59,400 | $28.56 |
| Median | $67,010 | $32.22 |
| 75th Percentile | $77,290 | $37.16 |
| 90th Percentile | $89,230 | $42.9 |
The salary of a occupational therapy assistant can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a occupational therapy assistant in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for occupational therapy assistants are California, District of Columbia, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland while the worst states are Idaho, Alaska, South Dakota, Wyoming, Utah.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $51,340 | $63,590 | $74,030 |
| Alaska | $29,180 | $53,310 | $82,510 |
| Arizona | $38,620 | $66,660 | $92,560 |
| Arkansas | $54,990 | $75,290 | $93,600 |
| California | $58,900 | $79,560 | $99,200 |
| Colorado | $54,480 | $67,340 | $80,170 |
| Connecticut | $47,680 | $67,040 | $79,210 |
| Delaware | $61,000 | $74,110 | $84,180 |
| District of Columbia | $51,890 | $72,570 | $79,670 |
| Florida | $53,100 | $68,450 | $81,160 |
| Georgia | $41,980 | $69,000 | $88,340 |
| Hawaii | $33,890 | $64,540 | $108,490 |
| Idaho | $26,580 | $50,130 | $76,220 |
| Illinois | $48,170 | $65,090 | $92,730 |
| Indiana | $35,540 | $57,110 | $74,400 |
| Iowa | $50,860 | $63,120 | $77,120 |
| Kansas | $56,350 | $66,740 | $76,680 |
| Kentucky | $54,910 | $66,760 | $78,930 |
| Louisiana | $47,870 | $68,570 | $90,700 |
| Maine | $46,520 | $58,280 | $68,860 |
| Maryland | $58,190 | $75,450 | $89,220 |
| Massachusetts | $51,140 | $68,920 | $82,410 |
| Michigan | $49,340 | $62,900 | $76,320 |
| Minnesota | $48,680 | $61,240 | $70,200 |
| Mississippi | $51,920 | $62,930 | $74,160 |
| Missouri | $44,320 | $61,290 | $79,070 |
| Montana | $55,950 | $66,800 | $83,590 |
| Nebraska | $44,050 | $59,900 | $79,950 |
| Nevada | $50,460 | $74,810 | $93,540 |
| New Hampshire | $44,490 | $64,960 | $86,000 |
| New Jersey | $60,990 | $75,770 | $93,600 |
| New Mexico | $32,120 | $61,550 | $81,290 |
| New York | $46,370 | $68,980 | $92,410 |
| North Carolina | $56,440 | $69,500 | $81,840 |
| North Dakota | $45,320 | $54,720 | $63,380 |
| Ohio | $49,960 | $65,170 | $81,230 |
| Oklahoma | $49,980 | $66,400 | $80,070 |
| Oregon | $49,020 | $66,430 | $85,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,490 | $60,280 | $76,750 |
| Rhode Island | $50,320 | $63,610 | $87,740 |
| South Carolina | $52,400 | $70,320 | $84,160 |
| South Dakota | $38,410 | $51,960 | $67,580 |
| Tennessee | $49,540 | $63,520 | $78,500 |
| Texas | $58,440 | $73,690 | $92,650 |
| Utah | $34,990 | $55,420 | $78,790 |
| Vermont | $64,510 | $69,460 | $77,920 |
| Virginia | $50,930 | $72,060 | $97,980 |
| Washington | $61,950 | $76,300 | $98,040 |
| West Virginia | $49,450 | $63,550 | $80,090 |
| Wisconsin | $47,970 | $60,860 | $74,840 |
| Wyoming | $28,610 | $53,180 | $67,550 |
Even between cities, the salary of a occupational therapy assistant can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for occupational therapy assistants is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $96,370.The city with the lowest average salary for occupational therapy assistants is Boise City, ID with an average salary of $44,880.
Areas with highest average salaries for occupational therapy assistants
Areas with lowest average salaries for occupational therapy assistants
The number of occupational therapy assistants in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of occupational therapy assistants has increased by 3,340. On average, the number of occupational therapy assistants has been increasing by 2.0% each year. The salary of occupational therapy assistants has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of occupational therapy assistants has increased by $4,750. On average, the salary of occupational therapy assistants has been increasing by 1.9% each year.
Occupational Therapy Assistants are part of the healthcare support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for occupational therapy assistants compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare support occupations jobs here.
$34,810 per year
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