Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Oregon

Occupational therapy assistants in Oregon earn the most in Portland (average $78,380 a year) and the least in Salem ($75,410), across the 2 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy assistants average at $76,610 and the median at $76,850 for 250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,710.

Occupational Therapy Assistants average salary by city in Oregon

Portland$78,380
Salem$75,410

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$78,380	$78,640	$71,490	$58,406	105
Salem	$75,410	$76,570	$69,850	$56,519	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other states

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Oregon

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.
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.

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