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Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in North Dakota

Occupational Therapy Assistants in North Dakota make a median of $59,410 a year, or about $28.56 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.

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

$59K
Median annual
$28.56/hr
Hourly rate
$47K
Entry level (10th %)
$63K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $59K get you in North Dakota?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,051/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,034/mo
Rent as % of take-home25.5% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$66,835/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,017/mo

About occupational therapy assistants

U.S. employed: 130
Category: Healthcare Support

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, North Dakota

Bar chart showing Occupational Therapy Assistants salary percentiles in North Dakota: 10th percentile $47,060, 25th percentile $47,790, median $59,410, 75th percentile $60,380, 90th percentile $62,780. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$47K25th$48KMedian$59K75th$60K90th$63K
Bar chart showing Occupational Therapy Assistants salary percentiles in North Dakota: 10th percentile $47,060, 25th percentile $47,790, median $59,410, 75th percentile $60,380, 90th percentile $62,780. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do occupational therapy assistants make in North Dakota?

The median is $59,410 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,060, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $62,780. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $59K enough to live in North Dakota?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,051/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,034/month, which eats 25.5% 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 North Dakota?

North Dakota 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 $66,835 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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