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SOC 31-2011·Healthcare SupportOpportunity job
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Median wage
$66,498
10-yr outlook
+26.1%by 2032
Openings / year
381
Workers in NY
2,760
How pay grows with experience
Occupational Therapy Assistants — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $47,581 |
| Median (typical) | $66,498 |
| Experienced | $75,922 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Occupational Therapy Assistants — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $68,726 |
| New York City | $68,453 |
| Hudson Valley | $66,993 |
| Southern Tier | $65,458 |
| Capital Region | $62,920 |
| Central New York | $62,532 |
| Finger Lakes | $61,924 |
| North Country | $60,600 |
| Mohawk Valley | $58,151 |
| Western New York | $50,768 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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