Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in New York
Occupational Therapy Assistants in New York earn a median of $68,530 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($72,300)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,050; the top 10% earn over $83,200. Nationally the range is $51,490 to $89,780.
States ranked near New York
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Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in New York
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in New York?
The median is $68,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,050 and the top 10% earn over $83,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for occupational therapy assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $72,300). Living costs are not included.