Occupational Therapy Aides pay range in Oklahoma City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,520 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy aides in Oklahoma City earn between $34,110 and $37,490.
- $33K10th
- $34K25th
- $34KMedian
- $37K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,240 | $3,187 | $18.38 |
| Median | $34,110 | $2,842 | $16.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,110 | $2,842 | $16.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,490 | $3,124 | $18.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Aides pay in Oklahoma City vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Occupational therapy aides in Oklahoma City earn about the same as the Oklahoma average ($37,810) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($44,110). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $39,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $38,240 | $34,110 | $33,030 | $52,520 | 60 |
| Oklahoma | $37,810 | $34,670 | $31,810 | $52,520 | 90 |
| 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 Oklahoma City
On the average salary of $38,240, a single filer in Oklahoma City takes home about $31,731 a year, or $2,644 a month and $1,220 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 (2026 rules).
Is Oklahoma City a good place for occupational therapy aides? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $38,240 buys what about $42,297 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Oklahoma City ($47,230). A typical home costs $246,872, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Aides salary in nearby metro areas
- Dallas, TX$46,320
- Columbia, MO$37,190
- Houston, TX$45,490
- Omaha, NE$41,400
- St. Louis, MO$37,710
- Bloomington, IN$37,890
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 Oklahoma City: questions
How much do occupational therapy aides make an hour in Oklahoma City?
$18.39 an hour on average, and $16.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy aides salary in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy aides take-home pay in Oklahoma City?
About $31,731 a year ($2,644 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,240.
Do occupational therapy aides earn more in Oklahoma City than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less 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 Oklahoma City, OK (36420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.38, this job is 3.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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