Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Maryland

Occupational therapy assistants in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $80,070 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($66,510), across the 2 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy assistants average at $79,890 and the median at $82,010 for 710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,710.

Occupational Therapy Assistants average salary by city in Maryland

Baltimore$80,070
Hagerstown$66,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baltimore	$80,070	$82,620	$74,660	$61,568	104
Hagerstown	$66,510	$69,270	$62,880	$52,672	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other states

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

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 31-2011.
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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