Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $56,540 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.18
10th percentile $39,390
90th percentile $73,260
Employed locally 40
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,390
    25th
    $52,480
    50th (median)
    $56,540
    75th
    $63,600
    90th
    $73,260

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Assistants salary vs area income 82% Median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary is 18% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,300
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,850
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,780
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,430
    Rochester, NY $60,430
    Syracuse, NY $59,530

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,340
    Nursing Assistants $38,810
    Dental Assistants $46,050
    Psychiatric Aides $68,180
    Medical Assistants $41,590
    Physical Therapist Assistants $56,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapy Assistants make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Utica, NY is $27.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.04 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Utica, NY is 17.3% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,390 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,480.