Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in New Jersey
Occupational Therapy Assistants in New Jersey earn a median of $74,960 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($72,300)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,550; the top 10% earn over $100,700. Nationally the range is $51,490 to $89,780.
States ranked near New Jersey
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Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in New Jersey
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in New Jersey?
The median is $74,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,550 and the top 10% earn over $100,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for occupational therapy assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 50 (+4% vs. the national median of $72,300). Living costs are not included.