How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Portland?
$78,640a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $37.81 an hour or $6,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.81
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,190Median: $78,640Highest 10%: $91,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,190 | $31.34 | |
| 25th | $71,490 | $34.37 | |
| Median | $78,640 | $37.81 | |
| 75th | $84,270 | $40.51 | |
| 90th | $91,400 | $43.94 |
Other cities in Oregon
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 | $84,730 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $74,690 |
| Dental Assistant | $59,890 |
| Medical Assistant | $56,240 |
| Phlebotomist | $51,680 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $51,000 |
| Nursing Assistant | $50,350 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,670 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $47,370 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $45,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $37.81 ($78,640 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $78,640 against $72,300 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $76,850, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
29 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,400 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.