How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Tulsa?
$75,360a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $36.23 an hour or $6,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.23
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,300Median: $75,360Highest 10%: $81,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,300 | $28.51 | |
| 25th | $62,420 | $30.01 | |
| Median | $75,360 | $36.23 | |
| 75th | $78,400 | $37.69 | |
| 90th | $81,280 | $39.08 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $65,840 |
Related jobs in Tulsa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $59,910 |
| Dental Assistant | $46,510 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $44,880 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $41,720 |
| Medical Assistant | $39,440 |
| Phlebotomist | $39,030 |
| Massage Therapist | $37,500 |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,720 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $35,410 |
| Orderly | $34,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $36.23 ($75,360 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Tulsa than the national average?
Yes: $75,360 against $72,300 nationally, 4% more.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $66,520, so Tulsa pays 13% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
55 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,280 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.