Occupational Therapy Aides

Occupation

$37,370
National Median Salary
$17.97
Median Hourly Wage
5,000
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$27,970
$34,840
$37,370
$44,190
$65,580

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+40.8%
10 Year Change
$26,550
2014 Median
$37,370
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Occupational Therapy Aides

Industry Annual Median Employment
Home Health Care Services $73,350 30
Elementary and Secondary Schools $66,030 50
Educational Services $61,950 —
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) $55,600 360
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities $53,540 410

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Top Paying States for Occupational Therapy Aides

State Annual Median Employment
North Carolina $73,450 200
Florida $70,660 40
New Mexico $67,890 70
Nevada $61,870 —
Colorado $48,840 30

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Home Health Care Services Elementary and Secondary Schools Educational Services Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly Outpatient Care Centers General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Hospitals Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals Offices of Physicians Ambulatory Health Care Services