Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Arizona

Occupational therapy assistants in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $74,260 a year) and the least in Tucson ($69,380), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy assistants average at $72,100 and the median at $73,490 for 1,120 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,710.

Occupational Therapy Assistants average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$74,260
Tucson$69,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$74,260	$76,080	$63,780	$59,609	103
Tucson	$69,380	$71,480	$61,590	$56,298	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other states

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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