SOC 31-2012 · May 2025 · United States
Occupational Therapy Aides
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Aides across the United States is $39,160 per year, measured over 4,310 jobs. The highest state median is in North Carolina, at $66,190.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Occupational Therapy Aides
Pay for this occupation varies by 172.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. North Carolina pays $66,190 and Mississippi pays $24,300.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | $66,190 | 250 | |
| 2 | New York | $46,220 | 250 | |
| 3 | Washington | $45,890 | 190 | |
| 4 | Nebraska | $44,980 | 90 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $44,840 | 110 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $44,470 | — | |
| 7 | California | $43,480 | 330 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | $43,170 | 50 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $40,160 | 90 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $40,110 | 40 |
States with the most Occupational Therapy Aides jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 410 | $37,180 | |
| 2 | California | 330 | $43,480 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 320 | $37,100 | |
| 4 | New York | 250 | $46,220 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 250 | $66,190 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 200 | $38,090 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 200 | $36,380 | |
| 8 | Washington | 190 | $45,890 | |
| 9 | Idaho | 120 | $32,590 | |
| 10 | Connecticut | 110 | $44,840 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $68,550 | 30 |
| 2 | Hartford | $46,320 | 40 |
| 3 | New York | $46,260 | 200 |
| 4 | Washington | $45,840 | 100 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $44,980 | — |
| 6 | Chicago | $43,270 | 50 |
| 7 | Dallas | $42,790 | 110 |
| 8 | Houston | $41,400 | 70 |
| 9 | Philadelphia | $40,200 | 70 |
| 10 | Omaha | $39,950 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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