Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in New York
Occupational Therapy Assistants in New York earn an average of $67,620 a year. That is $3,090 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $70,710. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $74,600.
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New York vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,710 | $33.99 |
| New York | $67,620 | $32.51 |
| New Jersey | $77,640 | $37.33 |
| Connecticut | $70,500 | $33.90 |
| Massachusetts | $68,340 | $32.86 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,750 | $32.57 |
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Average pay, New York, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in New York?
The average is $67,620 a year, and the median is $68,530. That is $3,090 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $70,710.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$32.51 an hour on average; the median is $32.95.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($74,600), followed by Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($67,210). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY ($56,080).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #27 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.