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Certified occupational therapy assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$36.33
Average $36.33
Low $25.77
High $51.20

The average salary for a certified occupational therapy assistant is $36.33 per hour in the United States. 35.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant job openings in United States

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1.0 Certified Occupational The...
Melrose Public Schools3.8out of 5 stars.
Melrose, MA
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Children's Circle
 
$197,600per year
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St. Vincent's Hospital Westche...
 
$194,777per year
Huffmaster Companies
 
$183,733per year
Cincinnati State Technical and...
 
$177,378per year
Saint Joseph's Medical Center
 
$170,040per year
Alleviation Healthcare Service...
 
$166,400per year

Highest paying cities for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants near United States

  1. Tucson, AZ
    $42.38 per hour
  2. Fort Worth, TX
    $41.00 per hour
  3. Temecula, CA
    $39.40 per hour
  4. Philadelphia, PA
    $35.77 per hour
  5. Cincinnati, OH
    $35.38 per hour

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