Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,040 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in New York earn between $69,830 and $79,930.
- $53K10th
- $70K25th
- $75KMedian
- $80K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,600 | $6,217 | $35.87 |
| Median | $74,960 | $6,247 | $36.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,830 | $5,819 | $33.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,930 | $6,661 | $38.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in New York earn 10% more than the New York State average ($67,620) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $74,600 | $74,960 | $52,860 | $89,040 | 2,200 |
| New York State | $67,620 | $68,530 | $49,050 | $83,200 | 2,230 |
| 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 New York
On the average salary of $74,600, a single filer in New York takes home about $57,813 a year, or $4,818 a month and $2,224 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $58,737 | $4,895 |
| Working in NY | $57,813 | $4,818 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $74,600 buys what about $66,274 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 9.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other New York cities
New York ranks 1st of 7 New York metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 New York: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in New York?
$35.87 an hour on average, and $36.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in New York?
About $57,813 a year ($4,818 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,600. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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