Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,960 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Washington earn between $77,100 and $94,750.
- $66K10th
- $77K25th
- $88KMedian
- $95K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,400 | $7,117 | $41.06 |
| Median | $88,250 | $7,354 | $42.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,100 | $6,425 | $37.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,750 | $7,896 | $45.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Washington earn 20% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($71,110) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $85,400 | $88,250 | $66,390 | $97,960 | 420 |
| Washington, D.C. | $71,110 | $66,390 | $57,450 | $85,660 | 60 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $85,400, a single filer in Washington takes home about $64,618 a year, or $5,385 a month and $2,485 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $65,887 | $5,491 |
| Working in MD | $65,064 | $5,422 |
| Working in VA | $64,812 | $5,401 |
| Working in DC | $64,618 | $5,385 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $85,400 buys what about $78,432 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$66,510
- Baltimore, MD$80,070
- Charlottesville, VA$75,960
- York, PA$65,940
- Richmond, VA$73,900
- Harrisburg, PA$64,080
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 Washington: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Washington?
$41.06 an hour on average, and $42.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Washington?
About $64,618 a year ($5,385 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,400.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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