SOC 31-2011 · May 2025 · United States
Occupational Therapy Assistants
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants across the United States is $72,300 per year, measured over 51,290 jobs. The highest state median is in Maryland, at $82,010.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Occupational Therapy Assistants
Pay for this occupation varies by 53.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Maryland pays $82,010 and Alaska pays $53,530.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $82,010 | 710 | |
| 2 | California | $81,770 | 3,840 | |
| 3 | Texas | $81,500 | 5,610 | |
| 4 | Nevada | $79,510 | 220 | |
| 5 | Arkansas | $78,940 | 730 | |
| 6 | Delaware | $78,640 | 220 | |
| 7 | Washington | $77,590 | 720 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | $77,020 | 300 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $76,850 | 250 | |
| 10 | Georgia | $75,920 | 1,060 |
States with the most Occupational Therapy Assistants jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 5,610 | $81,500 | |
| 2 | Florida | 3,910 | $71,630 | |
| 3 | Ohio | 3,890 | $62,700 | |
| 4 | California | 3,840 | $81,770 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 2,560 | $71,590 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 2,470 | $64,120 | |
| 7 | New York | 2,230 | $68,530 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 1,590 | $69,390 | |
| 9 | Indiana | 1,490 | $66,660 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 1,470 | $66,070 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $97,860 | 290 |
| 2 | Modesto | $96,210 | 30 |
| 3 | San Jose | $95,370 | 160 |
| 4 | Bakersfield | $95,190 | 40 |
| 5 | Sacramento | $95,180 | 170 |
| 6 | Washington | $88,250 | 420 |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $86,440 | 40 |
| 8 | Spartanburg | $86,040 | 80 |
| 9 | Boulder | $84,860 | 50 |
| 10 | Stockton | $84,400 | 60 |
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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