Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $91,300 +33.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.89
10th percentile $72,920
90th percentile $116,230
Employed locally 150
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,920
    25th
    $80,160
    50th (median)
    $91,300
    75th
    $105,670
    90th
    $116,230

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary is 42% 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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $84,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,230
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $83,200

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapy Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,500
    Modesto, CA $93,440
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $92,040
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $84,400
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $83,200
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $80,720

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,920
    Medical Assistants $62,290
    Nursing Assistants $56,220
    Dental Assistants $64,600
    Massage Therapists $56,720
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $61,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapy Assistants make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in San Jose, CA is $43.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.17 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in San Jose, CA is 33.6% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $72,920 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,160.