Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,440 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.02
10th percentile $56,160
90th percentile $84,370
Employed locally 70
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,160
    25th
    $58,200
    50th (median)
    $62,440
    75th
    $81,400
    90th
    $84,370

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapy Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,500
    Modesto, CA $93,440
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $92,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,300
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $84,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,230

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$30,550
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,060
    Medical Assistants$32,940
    Dental Assistants$35,030
    Physical Therapist Assistants$64,420
    Phlebotomists$31,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapy Assistants make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Northeast Alabama is $30.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.38 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Northeast Alabama is 8.6% below the national median of $68,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $56,160 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,200.