Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary by State
The national median pay for occupational therapy assistants is $72,300 a year. By state, it ranges from $53,530 in Alaska to $82,010 in Maryland.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $51,490
- 25th percentile
- $61,710
- Median
- $72,300
- 75th percentile
- $79,160
- Top 10%
- $89,780
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 51,290 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $82,010 | +13% | $62,380 | $95,520 | 710 |
| 2 | California | $81,770 | +13% | $65,680 | $104,990 | 3,840 |
| 3 | Texas | $81,500 | +13% | $60,980 | $95,900 | 5,610 |
| 4 | Nevada | $79,510 | +10% | $61,530 | $97,590 | 220 |
| 5 | Arkansas | $78,940 | +9% | $50,710 | $98,960 | 730 |
| 6 | Delaware | $78,640 | +9% | $63,970 | $82,070 | 220 |
| 7 | Washington | $77,590 | +7% | $62,960 | $88,250 | 720 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $77,020 | +7% | $36,820 | $94,000 | 300 |
| 9 | Oregon | $76,850 | +6% | $65,190 | $86,010 | 250 |
| 10 | Georgia | $75,920 | +5% | $55,840 | $86,830 | 1,060 |
| 11 | Colorado | $75,340 | +4% | $60,880 | $100,190 | 710 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $75,040 | +4% | $42,120 | $82,180 | 1,410 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $74,960 | +4% | $65,550 | $100,700 | 1,080 |
| 14 | Virginia | $74,960 | +4% | $57,250 | $89,560 | 1,130 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $73,740 | +2% | $52,050 | $87,860 | 830 |
| 16 | Arizona | $73,490 | +2% | $53,810 | $89,880 | 1,120 |
| 17 | Montana | $72,800 | +1% | $59,060 | $94,510 | 60 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $72,780 | +1% | $60,180 | $81,400 | 820 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $72,710 | +1% | $65,660 | $77,280 | 60 |
| 20 | Florida | $71,630 | −1% | $59,890 | $79,350 | 3,910 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $71,590 | −1% | $55,690 | $77,790 | 2,560 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $69,390 | −4% | $55,130 | $83,360 | 1,590 |
| 23 | New York | $68,530 | −5% | $49,050 | $83,200 | 2,230 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $67,790 | −6% | $48,410 | $85,610 | 150 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $66,710 | −8% | $58,220 | $75,560 | 300 |
| 26 | Indiana | $66,660 | −8% | $43,340 | $86,870 | 1,490 |
| 27 | Oklahoma | $66,520 | −8% | $51,710 | $79,320 | 1,000 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $66,390 | −8% | $57,450 | $85,660 | 60 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $66,090 | −9% | $31,530 | $83,200 | 760 |
| 30 | Utah | $66,080 | −9% | $42,690 | $94,870 | 280 |
| 31 | Missouri | $66,070 | −9% | $50,990 | $80,930 | 1,470 |
| 32 | Idaho | $65,330 | −10% | $59,820 | $74,720 | 210 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $65,230 | −10% | $50,840 | $77,270 | 500 |
| 34 | Kansas | $65,010 | −10% | $55,120 | $77,410 | 660 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $64,920 | −10% | $56,360 | $73,040 | 540 |
| 36 | Maine | $64,270 | −11% | $53,230 | $81,220 | 250 |
| 37 | Iowa | $64,140 | −11% | $47,670 | $79,800 | 400 |
| 38 | Illinois | $64,120 | −11% | $47,830 | $80,150 | 2,470 |
| 39 | Michigan | $63,260 | −13% | $52,270 | $79,310 | 1,250 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $63,180 | −13% | $47,490 | $77,840 | 210 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $62,750 | −13% | $37,680 | $74,430 | 80 |
| 42 | Ohio | $62,700 | −13% | $49,500 | $79,600 | 3,890 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $62,420 | −14% | $23,910 | $78,950 | 1,300 |
| 44 | Alabama | $62,250 | −14% | $50,120 | $79,600 | 750 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $61,650 | −15% | $51,920 | $78,320 | 420 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $60,970 | −16% | $48,760 | $65,540 | 130 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $60,370 | −17% | $49,280 | $76,940 | 340 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $59,960 | −17% | $44,620 | $72,940 | 1,050 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $56,180 | −22% | $40,110 | $72,800 | 100 |
| 50 | Alaska | $53,530 | −26% | $34,110 | $95,900 | 60 |
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 Assistants salary questions
Which state pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Maryland, with a median of $82,010 a year (+13% vs. the national median of $72,300). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays occupational therapy assistants the least?
Alaska, with a median of $53,530 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most occupational therapy assistants work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 5,610, with a median of $81,500.
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.