Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Missouri
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Missouri earn a median of $66,070 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($72,300)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,990; the top 10% earn over $80,930. Nationally the range is $51,490 to $89,780.
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- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants$39,940 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Missouri
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Missouri?
The median is $66,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,990 and the top 10% earn over $80,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for occupational therapy assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 50 (−9% vs. the national median of $72,300). Living costs are not included.