Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Virginia

Occupational therapy assistants in Virginia earn the most in Lynchburg (average $80,150 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($68,010), across the 5 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy assistants average at $73,140 and the median at $74,960 for 1,130 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,710.

Occupational Therapy Assistants average salary by city in Virginia

Lynchburg$80,150
Charlottesville$75,960
Richmond$73,900
Virginia Beach$68,830
Roanoke$68,010

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lynchburg	$80,150	$78,230	$73,850	$61,421	89
Charlottesville	$75,960	$79,770	$62,450	$58,714	99
Richmond	$73,900	$76,760	$64,540	$57,384	98
Virginia Beach	$68,830	$65,730	$59,580	$54,108	98
Roanoke	$68,010	$72,870	$58,900	$53,579	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Virginia

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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