What are the main factors that influence an Occupational Therapy Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an Occupational Therapy Assistant's salary?

An Occupational Therapy Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $61,824 for beginners, reaching about $65,526 at mid-level, and approach $65,970 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Occupational Therapy Assistant?

Occupational Therapy Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles are District of Columbia $69,210, California $68,948, Massachusetts $68,029. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Occupational Therapy Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Occupational Therapy Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Occupational Therapy Manager: $127,311; Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy: $86,013; Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Home Care: $66,400; Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA / OTA / PRN: $65,964; pediatric certified occupational therapy assistant: $61,888.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Occupational Therapy Assistant make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Delaware is $63,303 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Occupational Therapy Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,852
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,599 to $69,348
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,406

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Occupational Therapy Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,348	$5,779	$1,334	$33
Average	$63,303	$5,275	$1,217	$30
25th Percentile	$57,599	$4,800	$1,108	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Occupational Therapy Assistant Salaries

An Occupational Therapy Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Occupational Therapy Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Occupational Therapy Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,824
Early Career (1-2 years): $63,037
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,526
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,792
Expert (over 8 years): $65,970

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Occupational Therapy Assistant	$61,824
Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Assistant	$63,037
Senior Level Occupational Therapy Assistant	$65,526
Specialist Level Occupational Therapy Assistant	$65,792
Expert Level Occupational Therapy Assistant	$65,970

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How Do Occupational Therapy Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Occupational Therapy Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,210.
California: $68,948.
Massachusetts: $68,029.

District of Columbia $69,210 California $68,948 Massachusetts $68,029 Washington $67,779 New Jersey $67,754 Alaska $67,666 Connecticut $66,804 New York $66,454

Hawaii $65,335 Rhode Island $64,810 Maryland $64,453 Minnesota $63,966 Colorado $63,778 Illinois $63,716 Oregon $63,478 Delaware $63,303

New Hampshire $63,193 Virginia $62,947 Pennsylvania $62,228 Nevada $61,865 North Dakota $61,747 Michigan $61,559 Wisconsin $61,490 Vermont $61,353

Texas $60,972 Maine $60,947 Arizona $60,909 Ohio $60,865 Georgia $60,290 Indiana $60,003 Wyoming $59,946 Utah $59,859

Iowa $59,821 Kansas $59,521 Louisiana $59,434 North Carolina $59,403 Missouri $59,390 Florida $59,146 Montana $59,015 Nebraska $58,890

Kentucky $58,821 South Carolina $58,571 Tennessee $58,415 Idaho $58,352 New Mexico $57,896 Oklahoma $57,796 Alabama $57,427 South Dakota $56,808

Arkansas $56,471 West Virginia $56,290 Mississippi $55,746

Top Paying Cities for Occupational Therapy Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $65,516
Little Creek: $64,910
Magnolia: $65,178

Lincoln, DE $65,516 Little Creek, DE $64,910 Magnolia, DE $65,178 Milford, DE $65,516 Marydel, DE $64,666 Millsboro, DE $65,516 Millville, DE $65,954 Milton, DE $65,516

Nassau, DE $65,516 Ocean View, DE $65,954 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,954 Seaford, DE $64,828 Selbyville, DE $65,954 Smyrna, DE $64,591 Viola, DE $65,178 Woodside, DE $64,991

Bear, DE $64,116 Newark, DE $64,141 Claymont, DE $64,191 Delaware City, DE $64,141 Hockessin, DE $64,191 Kirkwood, DE $64,141 Middletown, DE $64,460 Montchanin, DE $64,191

New Castle, DE $64,191 Odessa, DE $64,547 Port Penn, DE $63,966 Rockland, DE $64,191 Saint Georges, DE $64,141 Townsend, DE $64,453 Winterthur, DE $64,191 Lewes, DE $65,516

Wilmington, DE $64,191 Dover, DE $64,878 Dover Afb, DE $65,028 Bethany Beach, DE $65,954 Bethel, DE $64,828 Bridgeville, DE $65,516 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,947 Cheswold, DE $64,728

Clayton, DE $64,566 Dagsboro, DE $65,954 Delmar, DE $64,828 Ellendale, DE $65,516 Felton, DE $65,516 Fenwick Island, DE $65,954 Frankford, DE $65,954 Frederica, DE $65,516

Georgetown, DE $65,516 Greenwood, DE $65,516 Harbeson, DE $65,516 Harrington, DE $65,516 Hartly, DE $64,535 Houston, DE $65,516 Kenton, DE $64,566 Laurel, DE $64,828

Yorklyn, DE $64,191

Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Occupational Therapy Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$57,599

Average $63,303/year

$69,348

$4,800

Average $5,275/month

$5,779

$1,108

Average $1,217/week

$1,334

$28

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,348	$5,779	$1,334	$33
Average	$63,303	$5,275	$1,217	$30
25th Percentile	$57,599	$4,800	$1,108	$28

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