Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $63,810 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.68
10th percentile $58,490
90th percentile $76,860
Employed locally 170
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,490
    25th
    $60,470
    50th (median)
    $63,810
    75th
    $72,770
    90th
    $76,860

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Assistants salary vs area income 93% Median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary is 7% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $79,630
    Jacksonville, FL $71,230
    Kansas City, MO-KS $69,680
    Jackson, MS $67,340
    Jackson, TN $63,120
    Topeka, KS $60,970

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,900
    Nursing Assistants $36,360
    Medical Assistants $37,080
    Dental Assistants $40,140
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,110
    Phlebotomists $37,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Wichita, KS is $30.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Wichita, KS is 6.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $58,490 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,470.