Highest Paying State $73,450 North Carolina
National Avg Median $41,525 Across 26 states
Lowest Paying State $24,660 Idaho

Occupational Therapy Aides Salary in All 50 States

Compare Occupational Therapy Aides pay across the country. Click any state for the full salary breakdown including percentiles, employment numbers, and related jobs.

State Median Salary Mean Salary Entry Level Top Earners Employed
North Carolina $73,450 $66,090 $35,600 $76,450 200
Florida $70,660 $58,160 $34,830 $75,270 40
New Mexico $67,890 $60,270 $35,110 $84,130 70
Nevada $61,870 $49,200 $34,380 $61,950 N/A
Colorado $48,840 $49,550 $38,120 $69,360 30
Nebraska $43,800 $44,230 $24,990 $64,410 40
New York $42,120 $42,330 $31,410 $60,820 230
Virginia $40,610 $43,130 $34,470 $50,720 50
New Jersey $40,550 $53,870 $38,090 $82,320 N/A
Wisconsin $40,270 $39,300 $30,680 $46,340 110
Massachusetts $38,690 $42,160 $32,870 $50,740 260
California $38,400 $42,920 $35,440 $58,570 560
Missouri $38,380 $47,790 $32,520 $69,100 140
Georgia $37,550 $39,880 $29,370 $49,530 130
Michigan $37,320 $37,950 $29,670 $41,480 50
Texas $37,160 $48,380 $20,290 $102,240 330
Oregon $36,920 $47,780 $34,780 $75,270 50
Indiana $36,530 $36,650 $34,790 $41,550 N/A
Ohio $36,280 $37,640 $22,500 $58,550 210
Pennsylvania $36,140 $37,550 $33,350 $39,940 450
South Carolina $34,080 $38,640 $21,720 $80,350 130
Oklahoma $33,110 $32,360 $23,500 $36,380 70
Louisiana $30,040 $30,060 $22,990 $40,010 210
Mississippi $27,230 $33,400 $21,150 $62,630 70
Tennessee $27,110 $34,730 $24,960 $71,770 80
Idaho $24,660 $27,170 $22,800 $28,650 90

Data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024. Sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Entry Level = 10th percentile, Top Earners = 90th percentile.

Occupational Therapy Aides Salary FAQs

Which state pays Occupational Therapy Aidess the most?

North Carolina pays the highest median salary for Occupational Therapy Aidess at $73,450 per year, according to 2024 BLS data. The top 5 highest paying states are: North Carolina ($73,450), Florida ($70,660), New Mexico ($67,890), Nevada ($61,870), Colorado ($48,840).

What is the average Occupational Therapy Aides salary nationally?

The average median Occupational Therapy Aides salary across all 26 states is $41,525 per year. The salary ranges from $24,660 in Idaho to $73,450 in North Carolina — a difference of $48,790.

Which state pays Occupational Therapy Aidess the least?

Idaho has the lowest median Occupational Therapy Aides salary at $24,660 per year. However, cost of living in Idaho may be lower, so purchasing power could be comparable.