Occupational Therapy Aides Salary by State
The national median pay for occupational therapy aides is $39,160 a year. By state, it ranges from $24,300 in Mississippi to $66,190 in North Carolina.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $29,430
- 25th percentile
- $35,920
- Median
- $39,160
- 75th percentile
- $46,780
- Top 10%
- $70,200
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 4,310 jobs.
Median pay in 26 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | $66,190 | +69% | $29,570 | $77,980 | 250 |
| 2 | New York | $46,220 | +18% | $32,610 | $61,370 | 250 |
| 3 | Washington | $45,890 | +17% | $38,550 | $70,200 | 190 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $44,980 | +15% | $34,730 | $52,940 | 90 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $44,840 | +15% | $37,930 | $49,170 | 110 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $44,470 | +14% | $38,980 | $46,270 | Not published |
| 7 | California | $43,480 | +11% | $36,710 | $68,550 | 330 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $43,170 | +10% | $37,480 | $85,040 | 50 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $40,160 | +3% | $35,340 | $53,540 | 90 |
| 10 | Colorado | $40,110 | +2% | $38,530 | $71,750 | 40 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $39,620 | +1% | $39,610 | $45,840 | Not published |
| 12 | Michigan | $39,050 | 0% | $29,650 | $50,160 | 60 |
| 13 | Missouri | $38,890 | −1% | $31,540 | $47,210 | 110 |
| 14 | Indiana | $38,250 | −2% | $36,200 | $43,220 | Not published |
| 15 | Georgia | $38,090 | −3% | $33,700 | $47,160 | 200 |
| 16 | Texas | $37,180 | −5% | $22,100 | $77,230 | 410 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $37,100 | −5% | $34,420 | $68,230 | 320 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $36,760 | −6% | $31,360 | $45,850 | 40 |
| 19 | Nevada | $36,440 | −7% | $34,690 | $63,790 | 100 |
| 20 | Ohio | $36,380 | −7% | $23,180 | $56,130 | 200 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $34,670 | −11% | $31,810 | $52,520 | 90 |
| 22 | Maryland | $33,310 | −15% | $31,200 | $41,290 | Not published |
| 23 | Idaho | $32,590 | −17% | $23,500 | $46,110 | 120 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $31,950 | −18% | $18,290 | $82,800 | 50 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $28,560 | −27% | $23,070 | $77,200 | 70 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $27,840 | −29% | $25,700 | $40,090 | 40 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $24,300 | −38% | $21,770 | $30,780 | 50 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Occupational Therapy Aides salary questions
Which state pays occupational therapy aides the most?
North Carolina, with a median of $66,190 a year (+69% vs. the national median of $39,160). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays occupational therapy aides the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $24,300 a year (−38% vs. national).
Where do most occupational therapy aides work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 410, with a median of $37,180.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.