How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in California?
$81,770a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in California. That is $39.31 an hour or $6,814 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.31
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,680Median: $81,770Highest 10%: $105,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,680 | $31.58 | |
| 25th | $76,350 | $36.71 | |
| Median | $81,770 | $39.31 | |
| 75th | $96,720 | $46.50 | |
| 90th | $105,000 | $50.48 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $97,860 |
| Modesto, CA | $96,210 |
| San Jose, CA | $95,370 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $95,190 |
| Sacramento, CA | $95,180 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $86,440 |
| Stockton, CA | $84,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,680 |
| Oxnard, CA | $82,060 |
| Visalia, CA | $81,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,070 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,090 |
| Fresno, CA | $76,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 1. Maryland | $82,010 |
| 2. California | $81,770 |
| 3. Texas | $81,500 |
| 4. Nevada | $79,510 |
| 5. Arkansas | $78,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $39.31 ($81,770 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $81,770 against $72,300 nationally, 13% more.
Where does California rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
California ranks 2 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $97,860 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.