Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Mobile, AL make a median of $62,250 a year, or about $29.93 an hour. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.
So what does $62K get you in Mobile?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Mobile’s Regional Price Parity (88.1). 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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What this looks like in Mobile
Pay for occupational therapy assistants in Mobile runs about 14% below the U.S. median of $72K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $908/month, 22.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.1 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Mobile can be a reasonable trade-off for occupational therapy assistantss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for occupational therapy assistants in metros near Mobile, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $63K | , |
| Huntsville | $61K | , |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $57K | , |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $71K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Mobile, AL
Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $82K | +13% | 710 |
| California | $82K | +13% | 3,840 |
| Texas | $82K | +13% | 5,610 |
| Nevada | $80K | +10% | 220 |
| Arkansas | $79K | +9% | 730 |
| Delaware | $79K | +9% | 220 |
| Washington | $78K | +7% | 720 |
| New Mexico | $77K | +7% | 300 |
| Oregon | $77K | +6% | 250 |
| Georgia | $76K | +5% | 1,060 |
| Colorado | $75K | +4% | 710 |
| Massachusetts | $75K | +4% | 1,410 |
| New Jersey | $75K | +4% | 1,080 |
| Virginia | $75K | +4% | 1,130 |
| South Carolina | $74K | +2% | 830 |
| Arizona | $73K | +2% | 1,120 |
| Montana | $73K | +1% | 60 |
| Connecticut | $73K | +1% | 820 |
| Hawaii | $73K | +1% | 60 |
| Florida | $72K | -1% | 3,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $72K | -1% | 2,560 |
| North Carolina | $69K | -4% | 1,590 |
| New York | $69K | -5% | 2,230 |
| New Hampshire | $68K | -6% | 150 |
| Rhode Island | $67K | -8% | 300 |
| Indiana | $67K | -8% | 1,490 |
| Oklahoma | $67K | -8% | 1,000 |
| District of Columbia | $66K | -8% | 60 |
| Louisiana | $66K | -9% | 760 |
| Utah | $66K | -9% | 280 |
| Missouri | $66K | -9% | 1,470 |
| Idaho | $65K | -10% | 210 |
| Kentucky | $65K | -10% | 500 |
| Kansas | $65K | -10% | 660 |
| Minnesota | $65K | -10% | 540 |
| Maine | $64K | -11% | 250 |
| Iowa | $64K | -11% | 400 |
| Illinois | $64K | -11% | 2,470 |
| Michigan | $63K | -13% | 1,250 |
| Nebraska | $63K | -13% | 210 |
| Wyoming | $63K | -13% | 80 |
| Ohio | $63K | -13% | 3,890 |
| Tennessee | $62K | -14% | 1,300 |
| Alabama | $62K | -14% | 750 |
| Mississippi | $62K | -15% | 420 |
| North Dakota | $61K | -16% | 130 |
| West Virginia | $60K | -17% | 340 |
| Wisconsin | $60K | -17% | 1,050 |
| South Dakota | $56K | -22% | 100 |
| Alaska | $54K | -26% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a occupational therapy assistant afford a 2BR apartment alone in Mobile?
Yes — at the median salary of $62K, rent takes 22.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $908/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for occupational therapy assistants in Mobile?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new occupational therapy assistants typically earn — is $53K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,162/month. At HUD’s $908/month FMR, rent would take 29% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is occupational therapy assistant a high-paying job in Mobile?
Local pay runs 14% below the national median — $62K here vs. $72K nationally. Cost of living is 12% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Mobile compare to the national average for occupational therapy assistants?
Mobile pays $62K median vs. the U.S. average of $72K — that’s -14%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.1), the purchasing-power equivalent is $71K — below the national median.
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Mobile, AL?
The median is $62,250 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,700, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $82,780. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Mobile?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,092/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $908/month, which eats 22.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a occupational therapy assistants salary go in Mobile?
Mobile 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 $70,658 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.