How much does an occupational therapy aide make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.83 an hour or $3,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.83
- Average (mean)
- $44,110
- Jobs
- 4,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,430 | $14.15 | |
| 25th | $35,920 | $17.27 | |
| Median | $39,160 | $18.83 | |
| 75th | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| 90th | $70,200 | $33.75 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| North Carolina | $66,190 |
| New York | $46,220 |
| Washington | $45,890 |
| Nebraska | $44,980 |
| Connecticut | $44,840 |
| New Jersey | $44,470 |
| California | $43,480 |
| New Mexico | $43,170 |
| Massachusetts | $40,160 |
| Colorado | $40,110 |
| District of Columbia | $39,620 |
| Michigan | $39,050 |
| Missouri | $38,890 |
| Indiana | $38,250 |
| Georgia | $38,090 |
| Texas | $37,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,100 |
| Wisconsin | $36,760 |
| Nevada | $36,440 |
| Ohio | $36,380 |
| Oklahoma | $34,670 |
| Maryland | $33,310 |
| Idaho | $32,590 |
| South Carolina | $31,950 |
| Louisiana | $28,560 |
| Tennessee | $27,840 |
| Mississippi | $24,300 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $68,550 |
| Hartford, CT | $46,320 |
| New York, NY | $46,260 |
| Washington, DC | $45,840 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,980 |
| Chicago, IL | $43,270 |
| Dallas, TX | $42,790 |
| Houston, TX | $41,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,200 |
| Omaha, NE | $39,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,820 |
| Cleveland, OH | $38,860 |
| St. Louis, MO | $38,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $38,550 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $38,430 |
In other countries
Occupational Therapy Aide belongs to the international group "Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$72,300
- Physical Therapist Assistant$68,380
- Physical Therapist Aide$35,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.83 ($39,160 a year).
How much does an occupational therapy aide make a month?
About $3,263 a month before tax, based on a median of $39,160 a year.
How much does an occupational therapy aide make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,430 or less a year ($14.15 an hour); the top 10% make $70,200 or more.
Which state pays occupational therapy aides the most?
North Carolina, with a median of $66,190 a year, followed by New York ($46,220) and Washington ($45,890).
Which city pays occupational therapy aides the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $68,550 a year.
How many occupational therapy aides are there in the United States?
About 4,310 people work as occupational therapy aides.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.