Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides

Occupation

$66,050
National Median Salary
$31.76
Median Hourly Wage
52,910
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$38,900
$57,200
$66,050
$76,760
$85,360

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

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+26.3%
10 Year Change
$52,300
2014 Median
$66,050
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides

Industry Annual Median Employment
Home Health Care Services $76,740 3,020
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) $75,590 9,150
Employment Services $75,500 540
Administrative and Support Services $75,320 560
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities $75,210 10,440

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Detailed Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Occupational Therapy Aides $37,370
Occupational Therapy Assistants $68,340

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Home Health Care Services Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) Employment Services Administrative and Support Services Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Educational Support Services Temporary Help Services Offices of All Other Health Practitioners Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly Management of Companies and Enterprises Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals