Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $64,700 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.11
10th percentile $26,240
90th percentile $82,040
Employed locally 80
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,240
    25th
    $55,070
    50th (median)
    $64,700
    75th
    $71,420
    90th
    $82,040

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary is 32% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapy Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $73,430
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $73,220
    South Carolina $72,970
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $72,300
    Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $72,250
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $71,660

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,030
    Nursing Assistants$39,360
    Medical Assistants$44,370
    Dental Assistants$38,370
    Phlebotomists$39,140
    Massage Therapists$61,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapy Assistants make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Salt Lake City, UT is $31.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.90 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 5.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,240 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,070.