Occupational Therapy Aides Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Occupational Therapy Aides positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$37,370
National average
Salary Range
$27,970 – $65,580
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Occupational Therapy Aides Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $73,450 | $35,600 | $76,450 |
| Florida | $70,660 | $34,830 | $75,270 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $67,890 | $35,110 | $85,480 |
| New Mexico | $67,890 | $35,110 | $84,130 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $66,030 | $34,100 | $77,640 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $65,820 | $23,380 | $78,830 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $61,950 | $34,370 | $61,950 |
| Nevada | $61,870 | $34,380 | $61,950 |
| Colorado | $48,840 | $38,120 | $69,360 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $46,330 | $36,580 | $123,630 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,190 | $40,340 | $62,300 |
| Nebraska | $43,800 | $24,990 | $64,410 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $42,630 | $32,100 | $69,860 |
| New York | $42,120 | $31,410 | $60,820 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $41,550 | $35,280 | $76,200 |
| Virginia | $40,610 | $34,470 | $50,720 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $40,550 | $31,410 | $60,820 |
| New Jersey | $40,550 | $38,090 | $82,320 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $40,510 | $19,980 | $88,020 |
| Wisconsin | $40,270 | $30,680 | $46,340 |
| Cleveland, OH | $40,000 | $35,050 | $72,800 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $39,750 | $31,630 | $45,720 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $39,170 | $20,800 | $124,900 |
| Massachusetts | $38,690 | $32,870 | $50,740 |
| California | $38,400 | $35,440 | $58,570 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $38,380 | $38,290 | $75,640 |
| Missouri | $38,380 | $32,520 | $69,100 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $38,220 | $38,160 | $44,220 |
| District of Columbia | $38,220 | $38,160 | $44,220 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $38,160 | $33,320 | $49,580 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,700 | $35,440 | $41,890 |
| Georgia | $37,550 | $29,370 | $49,530 |
| Michigan | $37,320 | $29,670 | $41,480 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $37,290 | $32,870 | $50,720 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $37,230 | $36,330 | $47,440 |
| Texas | $37,160 | $20,290 | $102,240 |
| Oregon | $36,920 | $34,780 | $75,270 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $36,590 | $36,320 | $40,180 |
| Indiana | $36,530 | $34,790 | $41,550 |
| Bloomington, IN | $36,530 | $36,480 | $39,620 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $36,420 | $35,510 | $73,300 |
| Ohio | $36,280 | $22,500 | $58,550 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,140 | $34,880 | $36,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,140 | $33,350 | $39,940 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,780 | $33,280 | $44,980 |
| South Carolina | $34,080 | $21,720 | $80,350 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $33,110 | $29,320 | $36,380 |
| Oklahoma | $33,110 | $23,500 | $36,380 |
| Louisiana | $30,040 | $22,990 | $40,010 |
| Mississippi | $27,230 | $21,150 | $62,630 |
| Tennessee | $27,110 | $24,960 | $71,770 |
| Idaho | $24,660 | $22,800 | $28,650 |
| Columbus, OH | $22,500 | $22,500 | $44,840 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Occupational Therapy Aides make?▾
The median annual salary for a Occupational Therapy Aides is $37,370, with a typical range of $27,970 – $65,580 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Occupational Therapy Aides?▾
Entry-level Occupational Therapy Aides positions typically start around $27,970 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Occupational Therapy Aidess earn the most?▾
Occupational Therapy Aidess tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.