How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Baltimore?
$82,620a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $39.72 an hour or $6,885 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.72
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,600Median: $82,620Highest 10%: $88,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,600 | $31.54 | |
| 25th | $74,660 | $35.89 | |
| Median | $82,620 | $39.72 | |
| 75th | $83,690 | $40.24 | |
| 90th | $88,920 | $42.75 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| Washington, DC | $88,250 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,440 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $69,270 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $79,250 |
| Massage Therapist | $63,820 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $51,440 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,510 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,410 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,790 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,450 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $44,230 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $44,110 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $39.72 ($82,620 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $82,620 against $72,300 nationally, 14% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $82,010, so Baltimore pays 1% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
12 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,920 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.