Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for occupational therapy assistants is $32.95 an hour ($68,530 a year). About 2,230 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($72,300). New York ranks 23rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapy assistants in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.58 | $49,050 |
| 25% of workers | $27.52 | $57,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.95 | $68,530 |
| 75% of workers | $37.37 | $77,730 |
| 90% of workers | $40.00 | $83,200 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $74,960 | 2,200 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $71,640 | 110 |
| Utica-Rome | $64,880 | 40 |
| Rochester | $62,330 | 90 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $62,200 | 90 |
| Syracuse | $60,320 | 60 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $51,140 | 200 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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|---|---|
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| Medical Assistants | $48,000 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $67,180 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $107,810 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,380 |
| Massage Therapists | $62,630 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $64,100 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $58,080 |
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