How much does an occupational therapy aide make in St. Louis?
$38,600a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $18.56 an hour or $3,217 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.56
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,540Median: $38,600Highest 10%: $49,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,540 | $15.16 | |
| 25th | $31,540 | $15.16 | |
| Median | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| 75th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| 90th | $49,730 | $23.91 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,450 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,820 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,020 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,120 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,880 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,750 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,710 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $42,000 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,110 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $38,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $18.56 ($38,600 a year).
Do occupational therapy aides make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $38,600 against $39,160 nationally, 1% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $38,890, so St. Louis pays 1% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for occupational therapy aide pay?
13 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy aide make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,730 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.