How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Los Angeles?
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $37.54 an hour or $6,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.54
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 1,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,650 | $31.08 | |
| 25th | $76,250 | $36.66 | |
| Median | $78,090 | $37.54 | |
| 75th | $91,060 | $43.78 | |
| 90th | $103,100 | $49.59 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| San Francisco, CA | $97,860 |
| San Jose, CA | $95,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $95,180 |
| Stockton, CA | $84,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,680 |
| Oxnard, CA | $82,060 |
| Visalia, CA | $81,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,070 |
| Fresno, CA | $76,030 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $82,140 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $59,520 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,940 |
| Orderly | $49,760 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,130 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,380 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,050 |
| Dental Assistant | $46,900 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $46,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $37.54 ($78,090 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $78,090 against $72,300 nationally, 8% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $81,770, so Los Angeles pays 5% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
33 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,100 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.