Salary data · Virginia
Occupational therapy assistant salary in Virginia
Occupational therapy assistants in Virginia earn a mean of $73,140 a year and a median of $74,960, 3.4% above the national mean of $70,710. That ranks 12th of the 50 states with a published estimate.
$73,140
Mean annual wage
about $35 an hour
$74,960
Median annual wage
12th of 50
State rank
by mean wage
1,130
OTAs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for occupational therapy assistants already employed in Virginia, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Occupational therapy assistant pay by metro in Virginia
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $75,960 | $79,770 | 40 |
| Richmond | $73,900 | $76,760 | 210 |
| Virginia Beach | $68,830 | $65,730 | 300 |
| Roanoke | $68,010 | $72,870 | 60 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many occupational therapy assistants work in Virginia
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Virginia is a OT Compact member and is issuing compact privileges: occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in another member state can obtain a privilege to practice in Virginia without applying for a new state license.
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