Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,310 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Grand Rapids earn between $59,820 and $67,290.
- $52K10th
- $60K25th
- $67KMedian
- $67K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,520 | $5,460 | $31.50 |
| Median | $67,290 | $5,608 | $32.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,820 | $4,985 | $28.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,290 | $5,608 | $32.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Grand Rapids earn about the same as the Michigan average ($65,400) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $65,520 | $67,290 | $52,030 | $79,310 | 370 |
| Michigan | $65,400 | $63,260 | $52,270 | $79,310 | 1,250 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $65,520, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $51,391 a year, or $4,283 a month and $1,977 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $65,520 buys what about $68,574 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 2nd of 4 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($67,100).
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Grand Rapids: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$31.50 an hour on average, and $32.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $51,391 a year ($4,283 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,520. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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 31-2011; area Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.89, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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