Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $72,300 · Median hourly: $34.76 · Employment: 51,290
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,490 | $24.76 |
| 25th | $61,710 | $29.67 |
| Median | $72,300 | $34.76 |
| 75th | $79,160 | $38.06 |
| 90th | $89,780 | $43.16 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 31-2011
- Total U.S. employment: 51,290
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $51,490, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $89,780 — a 1.7x gap between entry-level and top earners.
At $34.76 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $72,301 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $72,300.
Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $62,250 | $29.93 | -13.9% | 750 |
| Alaska | $53,530 | $25.74 | -26.0% | 60 |
| Arizona | $73,490 | $35.33 | +1.6% | 1,120 |
| Arkansas | $78,940 | $37.95 | +9.2% | 730 |
| California | $81,770 | $39.31 | +13.1% | 3,840 |
| Colorado | $75,340 | $36.22 | +4.2% | 710 |
| Connecticut | $72,780 | $34.99 | +0.7% | 820 |
| Delaware | $78,640 | $37.81 | +8.8% | 220 |
| District of Columbia | $66,390 | $31.92 | -8.2% | 60 |
| Florida | $71,630 | $34.44 | -0.9% | 3,910 |
| Georgia | $75,920 | $36.50 | +5.0% | 1,060 |
| Hawaii | $72,710 | $34.96 | +0.6% | 60 |
| Idaho | $65,330 | $31.41 | -9.6% | 210 |
| Illinois | $64,120 | $30.83 | -11.3% | 2,470 |
| Indiana | $66,660 | $32.05 | -7.8% | 1,490 |
| Iowa | $64,140 | $30.84 | -11.3% | 400 |
| Kansas | $65,010 | $31.26 | -10.1% | 660 |
| Kentucky | $65,230 | $31.36 | -9.8% | 500 |
| Louisiana | $66,090 | $31.77 | -8.6% | 760 |
| Maine | $64,270 | $30.90 | -11.1% | 250 |
| Maryland | $82,010 | $39.43 | +13.4% | 710 |
| Massachusetts | $75,040 | $36.08 | +3.8% | 1,410 |
| Michigan | $63,260 | $30.41 | -12.5% | 1,250 |
| Minnesota | $64,920 | $31.21 | -10.2% | 540 |
| Mississippi | $61,650 | $29.64 | -14.7% | 420 |
| Missouri | $66,070 | $31.77 | -8.6% | 1,470 |
| Montana | $72,800 | $35.00 | +0.7% | 60 |
| Nebraska | $63,180 | $30.38 | -12.6% | 210 |
| Nevada | $79,510 | $38.23 | +10.0% | 220 |
| New Hampshire | $67,790 | $32.59 | -6.2% | 150 |
| New Jersey | $74,960 | $36.04 | +3.7% | 1,080 |
| New Mexico | $77,020 | $37.03 | +6.5% | 300 |
| New York | $68,530 | $32.95 | -5.2% | 2,230 |
| North Carolina | $69,390 | $33.36 | -4.0% | 1,590 |
| North Dakota | $60,970 | $29.31 | -15.7% | 130 |
| Ohio | $62,700 | $30.15 | -13.3% | 3,890 |
| Oklahoma | $66,520 | $31.98 | -8.0% | 1,000 |
| Oregon | $76,850 | $36.95 | +6.3% | 250 |
| Pennsylvania | $71,590 | $34.42 | -1.0% | 2,560 |
| Rhode Island | $66,710 | $32.07 | -7.7% | 300 |
| South Carolina | $73,740 | $35.45 | +2.0% | 830 |
| South Dakota | $56,180 | $27.01 | -22.3% | 100 |
| Tennessee | $62,420 | $30.01 | -13.7% | 1,300 |
| Texas | $81,500 | $39.19 | +12.7% | 5,610 |
| Utah | $66,080 | $31.77 | -8.6% | 280 |
| Virginia | $74,960 | $36.04 | +3.7% | 1,130 |
| Washington | $77,590 | $37.30 | +7.3% | 720 |
| West Virginia | $60,370 | $29.02 | -16.5% | 340 |
| Wisconsin | $59,960 | $28.83 | -17.1% | 1,050 |
| Wyoming | $62,750 | $30.17 | -13.2% | 80 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for occupational therapy assistants?
The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants is $72,300 ($34.76 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many occupational therapy assistants are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 51,290 occupational therapy assistants employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do occupational therapy assistants make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $34.76. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.