Occupational Therapy Aides Salary in Washington

Occupational Therapy Aidess in Washington have a median annual salary of $45,890, which works out to about $22.06 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $38,550 to $52,000, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Occupational Therapy Aides pay in Washington at a glance

Median annual salary

$45,890

Median hourly wage

$22.06/hr

Average annual salary

$47,830

Average hourly wage

$23.00/hr

25th percentile

$38,550

75th percentile

$52,000

10th percentile

$38,550

90th percentile

$70,200

People employed

190

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid occupational therapy aides roles in Washington.

10th percentile
$38,550
25th percentile
$38,550
Median percentile
$45,890
75th percentile
$52,000
90th percentile
$70,200

Washington vs U.S. salary

The median salary for occupational therapy aides roles in Washington is about 17.2% above the U.S. median of $39,160 for the same occupation.

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How much does a occupational therapy aides make in Washington?

Half of occupational therapy aides roles in Washington report earning more than $45,890 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $47,830 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $38,550 and a quarter are above $52,000, so most occupational therapy aides pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect occupational therapy aides pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.