Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,900 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Charleston earn between $54,880 and $62,590.
- $53K10th
- $55K25th
- $58KMedian
- $63K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,330 | $4,944 | $28.52 |
| Median | $57,520 | $4,793 | $27.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $54,880 | $4,573 | $26.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,590 | $5,216 | $30.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Charleston earn 7% less than the West Virginia average ($63,680) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $59,330 | $57,520 | $52,560 | $74,900 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $63,680 | $60,370 | $49,280 | $76,940 | 340 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $59,330, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $48,014 a year, or $4,001 a month and $1,847 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $59,330 buys what about $66,876 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other West Virginia cities
Charleston ranks 3rd of 4 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Wheeling pays the most ($63,770).
- Wheeling$63,770
- Huntington$61,510
- Charleston$59,330
- Weirton$58,510
All Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries in West Virginia
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 Charleston: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Charleston?
$28.52 an hour on average, and $27.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $54,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Charleston?
About $48,014 a year ($4,001 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,330.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.20, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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