Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary Guide: Mesa, AZ

Average Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary

$50.77/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Mesa, AZ is $50.77 per hour. This is 11% higher than the Arizona average of $45.00.

Last updated on June 7, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapy Assistant salaries in Mesa, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$50.77/hour

Mesa, AZ

1% higher than the US average.

$45.00/hour

Arizona

11% lower than the US average.

$50.03/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapy Assistant Salaries in Mesa Compare to Other Cities

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San Angelo, Texas

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Tulsa, Oklahoma

$37/hour

This is 37% lower than the Mesa average of $50.77.

Claremore, Oklahoma

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What cities in Arizona pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Chandler, Arizona pays Occupational Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Sun City, Arizona ($51) and Glendale, Arizona ($51). Phoenix, Arizona has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Mesa, AZ average for Therapists is $51 per hour — Chandler, Arizona pays 1% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Chandler, Arizona$51$51
Sun City, Arizona$51$51
Glendale, Arizona$51$51
Mesa, Arizona$51$51
Peoria, Arizona$50$50
Tempe, Arizona$49$51
Gilbert, Arizona$49$51
Phoenix, Arizona$45$56

Last updated on June 7, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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