Occupational Therapy Aides pay range in San Francisco
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,490 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy aides in San Francisco earn between $44,980 and $44,980.
- $45K10th
- $45K25th
- $45KMedian
- $45K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,830 | $3,819 | $22.03 |
| Median | $44,980 | $3,748 | $21.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,980 | $3,748 | $21.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,980 | $3,748 | $21.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Aides pay in San Francisco vs. California and the U.S.
Occupational therapy aides in San Francisco earn about the same as the California average ($46,930) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($44,110). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $39,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $45,830 | $44,980 | $44,980 | $45,490 | n/a |
| California | $46,930 | $43,480 | $36,710 | $68,550 | 330 |
| United States | $44,110 | $39,160 | $29,430 | $70,200 | 4,310 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Aides salary after taxes in San Francisco
On the average salary of $45,830, a single filer in San Francisco takes home about $38,036 a year, or $3,170 a month and $1,463 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is San Francisco a good place for occupational therapy aides? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Francisco area are 16% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 115.6), so the average $45,830 buys what about $39,641 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in San Francisco ($74,260). A typical home costs $1,149,215, or 25.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Aides salary in other California cities
San Francisco ranks 2nd of 3 California metro areas for this job; Riverside pays the most ($63,840).
- Riverside$63,840
- San Francisco$45,830
- Los Angeles$42,700
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy aides
Riverside, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($63,840).
- Riverside, CA$63,840
- Washington, DC$57,570
- Seattle, WA$48,470
- New York, NY$47,100
- Las Vegas, NV$46,830
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Occupational Therapy Aides salary in San Francisco: questions
How much do occupational therapy aides make an hour in San Francisco?
$22.03 an hour on average, and $21.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy aides salary in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy aides take-home pay in San Francisco?
About $38,036 a year ($3,170 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,830. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do occupational therapy aides earn more in San Francisco than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($44,110).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2012; area San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (41860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
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