Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Alaska make a median of $53,530 a year, or about $25.74 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $96K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 104.31), that's roughly $51,318 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,643/month, about 44.2% of take-home, which is tight.
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So what does $54K get you in Alaska?
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What this looks like in Alaska
Pay for occupational therapy assistants in Alaska runs about 26% below the U.S. median of $72K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,643/month, which is 43.8% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 104.31) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for occupational therapy assistantss.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Alaska
Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $96K or more, a $62K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by metro in Alaska
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $49K | -8% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a occupational therapy assistant afford a 2BR apartment alone in Alaska?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $54K, rent takes 43.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,643/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,100/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for occupational therapy assistants in Alaska?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new occupational therapy assistants typically earn — is $34K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,047/month. At HUD’s $1,643/month FMR, rent would take 80% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is occupational therapy assistant a high-paying job in Alaska?
Local pay runs 26% below the national median — $54K here vs. $72K nationally.
How does Alaska compare to the national average for occupational therapy assistants?
Alaska pays $54K median vs. the U.S. average of $72K — that’s -26%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 104.31), the purchasing-power equivalent is $51K — below the national median.
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Alaska?
The median is $53,530 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,110, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $95,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Alaska?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,754/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,643/month, which eats 43.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a occupational therapy assistants salary go in Alaska?
Alaska has a Regional Price Parity of 104.31 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapy assistants salary is worth about $51,318 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do occupational therapy assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.