How much does a COTA earn in the US?

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant roles we recruit are advertised at roughly $28/hr – $42/hr: $28/hr at entry, $34/hr mid-career and $42/hr at senior or supervisory level. Setting, caseload size and payer mix move the figure more than years of experience do. Ranges reflect what we typically see advertised on roles we recruit for in the US. They are a market guide, not a survey, and vary by setting, caseload and experience.

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COTAs deliver occupational therapy interventions under OT supervision across pediatric, school and rehabilitation caseloads.

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What do COTA jobs pay, and where are they?

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) roles in the US are advertised at roughly $28/hr – $42/hr, with entry roles near $28/hr and senior or supervisory roles near $42/hr. Steady, with the sharpest need in skilled nursing and school contract work. COTA work is delivered in person, so location and drive time matter more than for most clinical roles.

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Are there COTA jobs near me?

Start with your state page: it carries the licensure position, the local market read and every live role we hold there. If nothing is open, that is usually timing rather than absence — COTA searches move quickly and most never reach a board.

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What a COTA offer is worth depends on licensure, setting mix and cost of living as much as the headline number.

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