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 $63,293 for beginners, reaching about $67,078 at mid-level, and approach $67,533 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 $69,205, California $68,943, Massachusetts $68,024. 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: $127,407; Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy: $86,001; Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Home Care: $66,400; Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA / OTA / PRN: $65,941; pediatric certified occupational therapy assistant: $61,883.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Occupational Therapy Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Rhode Island is $64,805 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,618
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,974 to $70,989
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,665

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Occupational Therapy Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,989	$5,916	$1,365	$34
Average	$64,805	$5,400	$1,246	$31
25th Percentile	$58,974	$4,915	$1,134	$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): $63,293
Early Career (1-2 years): $64,532
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,078
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,351
Expert (over 8 years): $67,533

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Occupational Therapy Assistant	$63,293
Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Assistant	$64,532
Senior Level Occupational Therapy Assistant	$67,078
Specialist Level Occupational Therapy Assistant	$67,351
Expert Level Occupational Therapy Assistant	$67,533

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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: $69,205.
California: $68,943.
Massachusetts: $68,024.

District of Columbia $69,205 California $68,943 Massachusetts $68,024 Washington $67,774 New Jersey $67,749 Alaska $67,662 Connecticut $66,799 New York $66,449

Hawaii $65,330 Rhode Island $64,805 Maryland $64,449 Minnesota $63,961 Colorado $63,774 Illinois $63,711 Oregon $63,474 Delaware $63,299

New Hampshire $63,189 Virginia $62,942 Pennsylvania $62,224 Nevada $61,861 North Dakota $61,742 Michigan $61,555 Wisconsin $61,486 Vermont $61,349

Texas $60,967 Maine $60,942 Arizona $60,905 Ohio $60,861 Georgia $60,286 Indiana $59,998 Wyoming $59,942 Utah $59,855

Iowa $59,817 Kansas $59,517 Louisiana $59,430 North Carolina $59,398 Missouri $59,386 Florida $59,142 Montana $59,011 Nebraska $58,886

Kentucky $58,817 South Carolina $58,567 Tennessee $58,411 Idaho $58,348 New Mexico $57,892 Oklahoma $57,792 Alabama $57,423 South Dakota $56,804

Arkansas $56,467 West Virginia $56,286 Mississippi $55,742

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:

Adamsville: $65,615
Albion: $65,061
Ashaway: $65,491

Adamsville, RI $65,615 Albion, RI $65,061 Ashaway, RI $65,491 Barrington, RI $64,889 Block Island, RI $65,251 Bradford, RI $65,451 Bristol, RI $65,139 Carolina, RI $65,343

Charlestown, RI $65,367 Chepachet, RI $65,237 Clayville, RI $65,055 Coventry, RI $65,058 West Greenwich, RI $65,238 East Greenwich, RI $65,014 Exeter, RI $65,219 Fiskeville, RI $64,888

Forestdale, RI $65,388 Foster, RI $65,203 Glendale, RI $65,393 Greene, RI $65,288 Greenville, RI $64,913 Harmony, RI $64,997 Harrisville, RI $65,365 Hope, RI $64,929

Hope Valley, RI $65,433 Hopkinton, RI $65,520 Jamestown, RI $65,301 Kenyon, RI $65,335 Little Compton, RI $65,605 Manville, RI $65,146 Mapleville, RI $65,249 Newport, RI $65,366

Middletown, RI $65,395 North Kingstown, RI $65,126 North Scituate, RI $64,998 Oakland, RI $65,320 Pascoag, RI $65,408 Pawtucket, RI $64,793 Central Falls, RI $64,821 Cumberland, RI $65,189

Lincoln, RI $64,886 Portsmouth, RI $65,359 Prudence Island, RI $65,225 Rockville, RI $65,510 Saunderstown, RI $65,261 Shannock, RI $65,339 Slatersville, RI $65,389 Slocum, RI $65,259

Tiverton, RI $65,558 Wakefield, RI $65,317 Kingston, RI $65,292 Narragansett, RI $65,335 Peace Dale, RI $65,309 Warren, RI $65,057 Warwick, RI $64,876 Westerly, RI $65,506

West Kingston, RI $65,313 West Warwick, RI $64,955 Wood River Junction, RI $65,406 Woonsocket, RI $65,392 North Smithfield, RI $65,243 Wyoming, RI $65,339 Providence, RI $64,774 Cranston, RI $64,783

North Providence, RI $64,790 East Providence, RI $64,778 Riverside, RI $64,799 Rumford, RI $64,789 Smithfield, RI $64,921 Johnston, RI $64,812

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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$58,974

Average $64,805/year

$70,989

$4,915

Average $5,400/month

$5,916

$1,134

Average $1,246/week

$1,365

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,989	$5,916	$1,365	$34
Average	$64,805	$5,400	$1,246	$31
25th Percentile	$58,974	$4,915	$1,134	$28

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