Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in California
Occupational Therapy Assistants in California earn a median of $81,770 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($72,300)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,840
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,680; the top 10% earn over $104,990. Nationally the range is $51,490 to $89,780.
States ranked near California
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- Physical Therapist Assistants$83,110 median in California
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants$49,130 median in California (broader BLS group)
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in California
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in California?
The median is $81,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,680 and the top 10% earn over $104,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for occupational therapy assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 50 (+13% vs. the national median of $72,300). Living costs are not included.