How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Florida?
$71,630a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in Florida. That is $34.44 an hour or $5,969 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.44
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,890Median: $71,630Highest 10%: $79,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,890 | $28.79 | |
| 25th | $63,180 | $30.38 | |
| Median | $71,630 | $34.44 | |
| 75th | $75,320 | $36.21 | |
| 90th | $79,350 | $38.15 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $77,690 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $73,890 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $73,340 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $73,130 |
| Tampa, FL | $72,820 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $72,800 |
| Orlando, FL | $72,630 |
| North Port, FL | $72,070 |
| Miami, FL | $71,310 |
| Gainesville, FL | $71,240 |
| Pensacola, FL | $70,630 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $70,540 |
| Deltona, FL | $68,900 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $68,380 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $66,320 |
| Lakeland, FL | $66,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 17. Montana | $72,800 |
| 18. Connecticut | $72,780 |
| 19. Hawaii | $72,710 |
| 20. Florida | $71,630 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $71,590 |
| 22. North Carolina | $69,390 |
| 23. New York | $68,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $34.44 ($71,630 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $71,630 against $72,300 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Florida rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
Florida ranks 20 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $77,690 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.