Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Oshkosh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,020 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Oshkosh earn between $50,910 and $66,770.
- $46K10th
- $51K25th
- $58KMedian
- $67K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,890 | $4,824 | $27.83 |
| Median | $57,810 | $4,818 | $27.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,910 | $4,242 | $24.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,770 | $5,564 | $32.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Oshkosh vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Oshkosh earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($58,900) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | $57,890 | $57,810 | $45,560 | $70,020 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $58,900 | $59,960 | $44,620 | $72,940 | 1,050 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Oshkosh
On the average salary of $57,890, a single filer in Oshkosh takes home about $46,729 a year, or $3,894 a month and $1,797 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oshkosh a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oshkosh area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $57,890 buys what about $62,295 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Oshkosh ($54,060). A typical home costs $304,543, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Wisconsin cities
Oshkosh ranks 4th of 8 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Milwaukee pays the most ($63,690).
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Oshkosh: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Oshkosh?
$27.83 an hour on average, and $27.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Oshkosh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Oshkosh?
About $46,729 a year ($3,894 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,890.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Oshkosh than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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; area Oshkosh-Neenah, WI (36780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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