How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Portland?
$64,700a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $31.11 an hour or $5,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.11
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 138 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,300Median: $64,700Highest 10%: $75,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,300 | $26.59 | |
| 25th | $64,270 | $30.90 | |
| Median | $64,700 | $31.11 | |
| 75th | $73,590 | $35.38 | |
| 90th | $75,530 | $36.31 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $78,090 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $67,140 |
| Dental Assistant | $61,240 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,180 |
| Medical Assistant | $48,540 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,180 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,320 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,660 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $45,150 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $43,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $31.11 ($64,700 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $64,700 against $72,300 nationally, 11% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $64,270, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
138 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,530 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.