Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for occupational therapy assistants is $34.44 an hour ($71,630 a year). About 3,910 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($72,300). Florida ranks 20th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapy assistants in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.79 | $59,890 |
| 25% of workers | $30.38 | $63,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.44 | $71,630 |
| 75% of workers | $36.21 | $75,320 |
| 90% of workers | $38.15 | $79,350 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $77,690 | 50 |
| Port St. Lucie | $73,890 | 150 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $73,340 | 120 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $73,130 | 150 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $72,820 | 550 |
| Punta Gorda | $72,800 | 40 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $72,630 | 350 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $72,070 | 200 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $71,310 | 1,090 |
| Gainesville | $71,240 | 70 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $70,630 | 70 |
| Jacksonville | $70,540 | 340 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $68,900 | 120 |
| Homosassa Springs | $68,380 | 90 |
| Tallahassee | $66,320 | 50 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $66,160 | 110 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapy assistants
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 8,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,190 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,770 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $43,570 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $72,530 |
| Massage Therapists | $49,680 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $81,160 |
| Radiation Therapists | $100,920 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.