How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Tucson?
$71,480a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $34.37 an hour or $5,957 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.37
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,010Median: $71,480Highest 10%: $80,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,010 | $24.04 | |
| 25th | $61,590 | $29.61 | |
| Median | $71,480 | $34.37 | |
| 75th | $74,500 | $35.82 | |
| 90th | $80,200 | $38.56 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| Phoenix, AZ | $76,080 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,220 |
| Massage Therapist | $58,610 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $53,100 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,510 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,200 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $44,610 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,380 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,560 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,570 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $38,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $34.37 ($71,480 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $71,480 against $72,300 nationally, 1% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $73,490, so Tucson pays 3% less.
Where does Tucson rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
95 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,200 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.