How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in New Jersey?
$74,960a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in New Jersey. That is $36.04 an hour or $6,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.04
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,550Median: $74,960Highest 10%: $100,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,550 | $31.51 | |
| 25th | $74,930 | $36.02 | |
| Median | $74,960 | $36.04 | |
| 75th | $79,930 | $38.43 | |
| 90th | $100,700 | $48.41 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,440 |
| New York, NY | $74,960 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 10. Georgia | $75,920 |
| 11. Colorado | $75,340 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $75,040 |
| 13. New Jersey | $74,960 |
| 14. Virginia | $74,960 |
| 15. South Carolina | $73,740 |
| 16. Arizona | $73,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $36.04 ($74,960 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $74,960 against $72,300 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $76,440 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.