Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • California
Occupational Therapy Assistants in California earn a median salary of $84,059 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +23% vs the national median of $68,340. An estimated 3,060 occupational therapy assistants are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $74,880 to $96,500 depending on location.
$84,059
Avg median salary in California
$96,500
Highest paying metro
$74,880
Lowest paying metro
3,060
Employed in California
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $96,500 | $81,970 | $102,510 | 300 |
| Modesto, CA | $93,440 | $84,120 | $104,540 | 50 |
| Sacramento, CA | $92,040 | $77,290 | $97,380 | 170 |
| San Jose, CA | $91,300 | $80,160 | $105,670 | 150 |
| Stockton, CA | $84,400 | $78,260 | $102,530 | 60 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $83,200 | $74,740 | $94,240 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,720 | $77,780 | $93,380 | 270 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $80,700 | $72,620 | $92,830 | 30 |
| Visalia, CA | $80,350 | $74,020 | $92,470 | 40 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,630 | $71,340 | $94,620 | 70 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,270 | $69,950 | $90,160 | 330 |
| Fresno, CA | $76,340 | $64,860 | $81,890 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $74,880 | $70,720 | $91,280 | 1,500 |