How much does an occupational therapy aide make in San Francisco?
$44,980a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $21.63 an hour or $3,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.63
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 22
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,980Median: $44,980Highest 10%: $45,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| 25th | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| Median | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| 75th | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| 90th | $45,490 | $21.87 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides.
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,820 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $97,860 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $95,920 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $82,140 |
| Orderly | $69,870 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $66,520 |
| Dental Assistant | $64,390 |
| Medical Assistant | $59,790 |
| Phlebotomist | $58,900 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $58,240 |
| Nursing Assistant | $56,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $21.63 ($44,980 a year).
Do occupational therapy aides make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $44,980 against $39,160 nationally, 15% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $43,480, so San Francisco pays 3% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for occupational therapy aide pay?
5 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy aide make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,490 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.