How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in New York?
$68,530a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in New York. That is $32.95 an hour or $5,711 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.95
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,050Median: $68,530Highest 10%: $83,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| 25th | $57,250 | $27.52 | |
| Median | $68,530 | $32.95 | |
| 75th | $77,730 | $37.37 | |
| 90th | $83,200 | $40.00 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $74,960 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $71,640 |
| Utica, NY | $64,880 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,330 |
| Albany, NY | $62,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $60,320 |
| Buffalo, NY | $51,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 20. Florida | $71,630 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $71,590 |
| 22. North Carolina | $69,390 |
| 23. New York | $68,530 |
| 24. New Hampshire | $67,790 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $66,710 |
| 26. Indiana | $66,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $32.95 ($68,530 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in New York than the national average?
No: $68,530 against $72,300 nationally, 5% less.
Where does New York rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
New York ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $74,960 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.