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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

Stable

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
CA
CaliforniaCompact: No
79,420Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
TX
TexasCompact: Yes
77,910Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
AR
ArkansasCompact: Yes
77,340Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
MD
MarylandCompact: Pending
77,330Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
NV
NevadaCompact: Yes
76,450Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: No
76,010Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course required6-24 monthsDetails