Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,400 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Portland earn between $71,490 and $84,270.
- $65K10th
- $71K25th
- $79KMedian
- $84K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,380 | $6,532 | $37.68 |
| Median | $78,640 | $6,553 | $37.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,490 | $5,958 | $34.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,270 | $7,022 | $40.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Portland earn about the same as the Oregon average ($76,610) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $78,380 | $78,640 | $65,190 | $91,400 | 170 |
| Oregon | $76,610 | $76,850 | $65,190 | $86,010 | 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 Portland
On the average salary of $78,380, a single filer in Portland takes home about $58,406 a year, or $4,867 a month and $2,246 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $63,970 | $5,331 |
| Working in OR | $58,406 | $4,867 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $78,380 buys what about $74,350 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 2 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Portland$78,380
- Salem$75,410
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 Portland: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Portland?
$37.68 an hour on average, and $37.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Portland?
About $58,406 a year ($4,867 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,380. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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