How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Alabama?
$62,250a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in Alabama. That is $29.93 an hour or $5,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.93
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,120Median: $62,250Highest 10%: $79,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,120 | $24.10 | |
| 25th | $55,850 | $26.85 | |
| Median | $62,250 | $29.93 | |
| 75th | $68,010 | $32.70 | |
| 90th | $79,600 | $38.27 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $63,170 |
| Mobile, AL | $62,250 |
| Huntsville, AL | $61,040 |
| Florence, AL | $57,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 41. Wyoming | $62,750 |
| 42. Ohio | $62,700 |
| 43. Tennessee | $62,420 |
| 44. Alabama | $62,250 |
| 45. Mississippi | $61,650 |
| 46. North Dakota | $60,970 |
| 47. West Virginia | $60,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $29.93 ($62,250 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $62,250 against $72,300 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Alabama rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
Alabama ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $63,170 a year.
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.