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Occupational Therapy Assistant

A comprehensive guide to Occupational Therapy Assistant licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$66,574 / yr

Min. Education

Varies by state board

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
CA
CaliforniaCompact: No
$79,420Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
TX
TexasCompact: Yes
$77,910Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
AR
ArkansasCompact: Yes
$77,340Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state board18 yearsDetails
MD
MarylandCompact: Pending
$77,330Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
NV
NevadaCompact: Yes
$76,450Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: No
$76,010Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
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