How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Sacramento?
$95,180a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $45.76 an hour or $7,932 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.76
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,160Median: $95,180Highest 10%: $107,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,160 | $37.10 | |
| 25th | $84,940 | $40.84 | |
| Median | $95,180 | $45.76 | |
| 75th | $100,700 | $48.39 | |
| 90th | $107,700 | $51.79 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| San Francisco, CA | $97,860 |
| San Jose, CA | $95,370 |
| Stockton, CA | $84,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,680 |
| Oxnard, CA | $82,060 |
| Visalia, CA | $81,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,070 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,090 |
| Fresno, CA | $76,030 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,290 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $79,490 |
| Orderly | $62,380 |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 |
| Dental Assistant | $58,580 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $53,640 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,560 |
| Massage Therapist | $51,980 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $48,440 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $45.76 ($95,180 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $95,180 against $72,300 nationally, 32% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $81,770, so Sacramento pays 16% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
5 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,700 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.