Highest-paying states for occupational therapy aides
North Carolina leads at $66,190 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $66,190 | $47,490–$76,190 |
| New York | $46,220 | $37,960–$59,130 |
| Washington | $45,890 | $38,550–$52,000 |
| Nebraska | $44,980 | $39,950–$46,400 |
| Connecticut | $44,840 | $40,250–$46,690 |
| California | $43,480 | $39,140–$44,980 |
| New Mexico | $43,170 | $41,600–$75,560 |
| Massachusetts | $40,160 | $35,340–$42,820 |
| Colorado | $40,110 | $39,230–$55,230 |
| Michigan | $39,050 | $37,630–$46,780 |
| Missouri | $38,890 | $31,540–$39,440 |
| Georgia | $38,090 | $34,510–$44,390 |
| Texas | $37,180 | $27,930–$43,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,100 | $36,380–$39,160 |
| Wisconsin | $36,760 | $34,400–$44,160 |
| Nevada | $36,440 | $35,610–$63,790 |
| Ohio | $36,380 | $23,180–$41,220 |
| Oklahoma | $34,670 | $34,110–$39,920 |
| Idaho | $32,590 | $26,750–$37,770 |
| South Carolina | $31,950 | $29,770–$33,770 |
| Louisiana | $28,560 | $25,000–$37,920 |
| Tennessee | $27,840 | $25,700–$38,490 |
| Mississippi | $24,300 | $21,770–$28,820 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.