How much does an occupational therapy aide make in New York?
$46,260a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $22.24 an hour or $3,855 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.24
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,610Median: $46,260Highest 10%: $60,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,610 | $15.68 | |
| 25th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| Median | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 75th | $54,730 | $26.31 | |
| 90th | $60,110 | $28.90 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $75,620 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $74,960 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $58,870 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $57,820 |
| Massage Therapist | $50,600 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,980 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $49,840 |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,270 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,430 |
| Medical Assistant | $48,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $22.24 ($46,260 a year).
Do occupational therapy aides make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $46,260 against $39,160 nationally, 18% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $46,220, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for occupational therapy aide pay?
3 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy aide make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,110 or more.
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.