Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary Guide: Florida
Average Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary
$50.45/hour
The average salary for an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Florida is $50.45 per hour. This is 17% lower than the US average of $59.20.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Occupational Therapy Assistant salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$50.45/hour
Florida
17% lower than the US average.
$59.20/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Occupational Therapists?
Brandon, Florida pays Occupational Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Spring Hill, Florida ($57) and Hudson, Florida ($55). Brandon, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Therapists is $50 per hour — Brandon, Florida pays 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon, Florida | $57 | $58 |
| Spring Hill, Florida | $57 | $58 |
| Hudson, Florida | $55 | $58 |
| Riverview, Florida | $55 | $58 |
| Odessa, Florida | $50 | $58 |
| New Port Richey, Florida | $50 | $58 |
How does the pay for Occupational Therapists in Florida compare to nearby states?
Only Tennessee reports pay data for Occupational Therapy Assistants, averaging $71 per hour. For comparison, the Florida average for Therapists is $50 per hour — Tennessee pays 41% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $71 | $71 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Florida?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Occupational Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by PT Solutions Physical Therapy ($30). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Florida average for Therapists is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $47 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $30 | $30 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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