Occupational Therapy Aide Salary
Occupational Therapy Aides earn a median $39,160 a year nationally. Healthcare Support Occupations
U.S. median
$39,160
$18.83 per hour
Range
$29,430 – $70,200
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
4,310
across the U.S.
Occupational Therapy Aide take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$33,645
per year · effective tax rate 14.1%
$2,804Monthly
$1,402Twice a month
$1,294Every 2 weeks
$16.18Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,519
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,428
- Medicare (1.45%)$568
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$33,645
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,430 | $14.15 | $25,827 |
| 25th percentile | $35,920 | $17.27 | $31,042 |
| Median (50th) | $39,160 | $18.83 | $33,645 |
| 75th percentile | $46,780 | $22.49 | $39,768 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $70,200 | $33.75 | $58,216 |
Occupational Therapy Aide salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $66,190 | $53,231 | $29,570 – $77,980 | 250 |
| New York | $46,220 | $37,419 | $32,610 – $61,370 | 250 |
| Washington | $45,890 | $39,053 | $38,550 – $70,200 | 190 |
| Nebraska | $44,980 | $37,154 | $34,730 – $52,940 | 90 |
| Connecticut | $44,840 | $37,116 | $37,930 – $49,170 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $44,470 | $37,002 | $38,980 – $46,270 | — |
| California | $43,480 | $35,822 | $36,710 – $68,550 | 330 |
| New Mexico | $43,170 | $35,978 | $37,480 – $85,040 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $40,160 | $32,661 | $35,340 – $53,540 | 90 |
| Colorado | $40,110 | $33,352 | $38,530 – $71,750 | 40 |
| District of Columbia | $39,620 | $32,803 | $39,610 – $45,840 | — |
| Michigan | $39,050 | $32,148 | $29,650 – $50,160 | 60 |
| Missouri | $38,890 | $32,538 | $31,540 – $47,210 | 110 |
| Indiana | $38,250 | $31,815 | $36,200 – $43,220 | — |
| Georgia | $38,090 | $31,431 | $33,700 – $47,160 | 200 |
| Texas | $37,180 | $32,054 | $22,100 – $77,230 | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,100 | $30,851 | $34,420 – $68,230 | 320 |
| Wisconsin | $36,760 | $30,880 | $31,360 – $45,850 | 40 |
| Nevada | $36,440 | $31,460 | $34,690 – $63,790 | 100 |
| Ohio | $36,380 | $31,193 | $23,180 – $56,130 | 200 |
| Oklahoma | $34,670 | $29,023 | $31,810 – $52,520 | 90 |
| Maryland | $33,310 | $27,726 | $31,200 – $41,290 | — |
| Idaho | $32,590 | $27,747 | $23,500 – $46,110 | 120 |
| South Carolina | $31,950 | $27,092 | $18,290 – $82,800 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $28,560 | $24,657 | $23,070 – $77,200 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $27,840 | $24,536 | $25,700 – $40,090 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $24,300 | $21,381 | $21,770 – $30,780 | 50 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a occupational therapy aide make?
The national median salary for occupational therapy aides is $39,160 a year ($18.83 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,430 and the top 10% earn over $70,200. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays occupational therapy aides the most?
North Carolina has the highest median pay at $66,190.
How many occupational therapy aides are there in the U.S.?
About 4,310 people work as occupational therapy aides nationwide.