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Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Occupational Therapy Assistants in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV make a median of $75,960 a year, or about $36.52 an hour. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $96K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.22), that's roughly $75,793 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,735/month — about 32.9% of take-home, which is tight.

$76K
Median annual
$36.52/hr
Hourly rate
$53K
Entry level (10th %)
$96K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $76K get you in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas?

Estimated take-home pay$5,152/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$1,735/mo
Rent as % of take-home33.7% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$393/mo
Utilities-$196/mo
Transportation-$345/mo
Healthcare *-$229/mo
Left over$2,254/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas’s Regional Price Parity (100.22). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.

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About occupational therapy assistants

Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
U.S. employed: 47,910
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV employed: 130
Category: Healthcare Support

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Bar chart showing Occupational Therapy Assistants salary percentiles in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV: 10th percentile $52,710, 25th percentile $70,720, median $75,960, 75th percentile $88,170, 90th percentile $95,760. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$53K25th$71KMedian$76K75th$88K90th$96K
Bar chart showing Occupational Therapy Assistants salary percentiles in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV: 10th percentile $52,710, 25th percentile $70,720, median $75,960, 75th percentile $88,170, 90th percentile $95,760. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $96K or more, a $43K spread from bottom to top.

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Occupational Therapy Assistants pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$79K+16%3,290
Texas$78K+14%5,660
Arkansas$77K+13%620
Maryland$77K+13%640
Nevada$76K+12%190
Washington$76K+11%660
Arizona$75K+10%930
Virginia$74K+8%1,260
Oregon$74K+8%250
South Carolina$73K+7%780
New Jersey$73K+7%740
Massachusetts$73K+6%1,540
Delaware$73K+6%140
Florida$72K+5%3,580
Connecticut$71K+4%860
North Carolina$71K+4%1,620
New Mexico$70K+2%170
Idaho$70K+2%N/A
Oklahoma$69K+1%830
Montana$67K-1%50
Vermont$67K-2%30
District of Columbia$67K-2%60
New Hampshire$67K-3%150
Georgia$66K-3%1,220
Kentucky$66K-3%550
Louisiana$66K-4%690
Kansas$65K-5%670
New York$65K-5%2,760
Illinois$64K-7%2,230
Rhode Island$64K-7%320
Hawaii$63K-7%60
Ohio$63K-8%3,150
Missouri$63K-8%1,030
Mississippi$62K-9%490
Tennessee$62K-9%1,430
Alabama$62K-9%520
Iowa$62K-9%370
Michigan$61K-10%1,130
Pennsylvania$61K-10%2,010
Indiana$61K-10%1,280
West Virginia$61K-10%260
Utah$61K-10%230
Nebraska$61K-11%170
Minnesota$61K-11%690
North Dakota$59K-13%130
Maine$59K-13%150
Wisconsin$58K-15%1,140
Wyoming$58K-16%80
Alaska$52K-24%50
South Dakota$52K-24%100
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Frequently asked questions

How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV?

The median is $75,960 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,710, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $95,760. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $76K enough to live in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,152/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,735/month, which eats 33.7% 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 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas?

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas has a Regional Price Parity of 100.22 (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 $75,793 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.

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