Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Roanoke
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,810 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Roanoke earn between $58,900 and $74,220.
- $55K10th
- $59K25th
- $73KMedian
- $74K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,010 | $5,668 | $32.70 |
| Median | $72,870 | $6,072 | $35.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,900 | $4,908 | $28.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,220 | $6,185 | $35.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Roanoke vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Roanoke earn 7% less than the Virginia average ($73,140) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $68,010 | $72,870 | $54,990 | $87,810 | 60 |
| Virginia | $73,140 | $74,960 | $57,250 | $89,560 | 1,130 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Roanoke
On the average salary of $68,010, a single filer in Roanoke takes home about $53,579 a year, or $4,465 a month and $2,061 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Roanoke a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Roanoke area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $68,010 buys what about $72,646 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Roanoke ($47,140). A typical home costs $301,139, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Virginia cities
Roanoke ranks 5th of 5 Virginia metro areas for this job; Lynchburg pays the most ($80,150).
- Lynchburg$80,150
- Charlottesville$75,960
- Richmond$73,900
- Virginia Beach$68,830
- Roanoke$68,010
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Roanoke: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Roanoke?
$32.70 an hour on average, and $35.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Roanoke?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Roanoke?
About $53,579 a year ($4,465 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,010.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Roanoke than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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; area Roanoke, VA (40220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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