Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Oregon make a median of $76,850 a year, or about $36.95 an hour. The range runs from $65K at the entry level to $86K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.44), that's roughly $75,020 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,555/month, about 31% of take-home, which is tight.
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So what does $77K get you in Oregon?
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What this looks like in Oregon
Occupational therapy assistants pay in Oregon tracks closely to the national median, $77K locally vs. $72K nationwide, a 6% difference. Rent runs $1,555/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 33.2% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 102.44) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oregon
Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $65K. Mid-career wages sit at $77K. Top earners bring in $86K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by metro in Oregon
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $79K | +2% | 170 |
| Salem | $77K | -0% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a occupational therapy assistant afford a 2BR apartment alone in Oregon?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $77K, rent takes 33.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,555/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,400/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for occupational therapy assistants in Oregon?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new occupational therapy assistants typically earn — is $65K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,911/month. At HUD’s $1,555/month FMR, rent would take 40% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is occupational therapy assistant a high-paying job in Oregon?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $77K locally vs. $72K nationally, a 6% difference.
How does Oregon compare to the national average for occupational therapy assistants?
Oregon pays $77K median vs. the U.S. average of $72K — that’s +6%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.44), the purchasing-power equivalent is $75K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Oregon?
The median is $76,850 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $65,190, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $86,010. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $77K enough to live in Oregon?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,688/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,555/month, which eats 33.2% 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 Oregon?
Oregon has a Regional Price Parity of 102.44 (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 $75,020 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.