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Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Montana

Occupational Therapy Assistants in Montana make a median of $67,410 a year, or about $32.41 an hour. The range runs from $57K at the entry level to $87K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Montana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$67K
Median annual
$32.41/hr
Hourly rate
$57K
Entry level (10th %)
$87K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $67K get you in Montana?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,412/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,129/mo
Rent as % of take-home25.6% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$69,495/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,283/mo

About occupational therapy assistants

U.S. employed: 50
Category: Healthcare Support

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Montana

Bar chart showing Occupational Therapy Assistants salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $56,590, 25th percentile $59,640, median $67,410, 75th percentile $76,250, 90th percentile $87,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$57K25th$60KMedian$67K75th$76K90th$87K
Bar chart showing Occupational Therapy Assistants salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $56,590, 25th percentile $59,640, median $67,410, 75th percentile $76,250, 90th percentile $87,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $57K. Mid-career wages sit at $67K. Top earners bring in $87K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Montana?

The median is $67,410 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $56,590, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $87,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $67K enough to live in Montana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,412/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 25.6% 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 Montana?

Montana 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 $69,495 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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