Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Colorado make a median of $75,340 a year, or about $36.22 an hour. The range runs from $61K at the entry level to $100K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $75K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $75K. Top earners bring in $100K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by metro in Colorado
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $85K | +13% | 50 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $77K | +2% | 340 |
| Colorado Springs | $75K | -1% | 140 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $72K | -5% | N/A |
| Pueblo | $68K | -9% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for occupational therapy assistants in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new occupational therapy assistants typically earn — is $61K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,653/month.
Is occupational therapy assistant a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $75K locally vs. $72K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for occupational therapy assistants?
Colorado pays $75K median vs. the U.S. average of $72K — that’s +4%.
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Colorado?
The median is $75,340 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $60,880, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $100,190. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $75K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,839/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a occupational therapy assistants salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapy assistants salary is worth about $75,340 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.