SOC 31-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Occupational Therapy Aides — Maryland
Maryland
Median pay for this occupation in Maryland is $33,310 a year, trailing the national median of $39,160 by 14.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Maryland is $33,310 a year, trailing the national median of $39,160 by 14.9%. Half of workers earn between $31,200 and $33,310. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,200 and the ninetieth at $41,290.
Among the 27 states with published data for this occupation, Maryland ranks 22nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 723rd of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −20.3% |
| 25th | $31,200 | −20.3% |
| Median (50th) | $33,310 | −14.9% |
| 75th | $33,310 | −14.9% |
| 90th | $41,290 | +5.4% |
| Mean | $34,330 | −12.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $33,310 buys what $31,724 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$33,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,724US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,310 a year, 14.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $41,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 22nd of 27 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Occupational Therapy Aides in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $33,310, or $16.02 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $39,160, so pay in Maryland is 14.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maryland earns more than $41,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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