How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Missouri?
$66,070a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in Missouri. That is $31.76 an hour or $5,506 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.76
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,990Median: $66,070Highest 10%: $80,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,990 | $24.51 | |
| 25th | $59,560 | $28.63 | |
| Median | $66,070 | $31.76 | |
| 75th | $73,790 | $35.48 | |
| 90th | $80,930 | $38.91 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $71,050 |
| St. Louis, MO | $67,450 |
| Columbia, MO | $62,810 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $62,010 |
| Springfield, MO | $61,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 28. District of Columbia | $66,390 |
| 29. Louisiana | $66,090 |
| 30. Utah | $66,080 |
| 31. Missouri | $66,070 |
| 32. Idaho | $65,330 |
| 33. Kentucky | $65,230 |
| 34. Kansas | $65,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $31.76 ($66,070 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $66,070 against $72,300 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Missouri rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
Missouri ranks 31 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $71,050 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.