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How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in District of Columbia?

$66,390a year

Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in District of Columbia. That is $31.92 an hour or $5,533 a month.

Hourly
$31.92
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among states
28 of 50
Jobs in the state
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,450Median: $66,390Highest 10%: $85,660
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$57,450$27.62
25th$66,390$31.92
Median$66,390$31.92
75th$81,670$39.26
90th$85,660$41.18

Cities in District of Columbia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$88,250
Salaries for every job in District of Columbia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.

25. Rhode Island$66,710
26. Indiana$66,660
27. Oklahoma$66,520
28. District of Columbia$66,390
29. Louisiana$66,090
30. Utah$66,080
31. Missouri$66,070
Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in District of Columbia?

The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $31.92 ($66,390 a year).

Do occupational therapy assistants make more in District of Columbia than the national average?

No: $66,390 against $72,300 nationally, 8% less.

Where does District of Columbia rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?

District of Columbia ranks 28 of 50 states.

Which city in District of Columbia pays occupational therapy assistants the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $88,250 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.