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Occupational Therapy Assistants in New York

Occupational therapy assistants work under the supervision of occupational therapists to help people regain or develop skills for daily living and work. They carry out treatment procedures, lead activity programs, and track patient progress In New York the median pay is $68,530 a year, 5% below the national median of $72,300.

$68,530median pay in New York, per year
$57,250–$77,730middle half earn
2,230employed in New York
$72,300U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York

39open roles like this on employer career sites, 4 in New York or remote
8employers hiring
27posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationReading ComprehensionTime ManagementCritical ThinkingMonitoring

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServicePsychologyEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageTherapy and CounselingPublic Safety and Security

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Licenses and training in New York

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O*NET-SOC 31-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.