Occupational Therapy Aides Salary in California

Occupational therapy aides in California earn the most in Riverside (average $63,840 a year) and the least in Los Angeles ($42,700), across the 3 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy aides average at $46,930 and the median at $43,480 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,110.

Occupational Therapy Aides average salary by city in California

Riverside$63,840
San Francisco$45,830
Los Angeles$42,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Riverside	$63,840	$68,550	$50,960	$51,441	106
San Francisco	$45,830	$44,980	$44,980	$38,036	116
Los Angeles	$42,700	$39,820	$39,140	$35,646	114

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapy Aides salary in other states

Occupational Therapy Aides salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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