- Open jobs
- 48
- Agencies hiring
- 5
- Median pay in listings
- $33.28/hour
- Pay range
- $10.02 – $45.89/hour
- Median wage in California (BLS)
- $39.31/hour
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Facility in California Is Seeking a Traveling COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - General
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A CA Facility Seeks a Traveling COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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A Facility in CA Is Seeking a Traveling COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in California
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in California is $39.31 per hour ($81,765 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $33.28/hour, from $10.02 to $45.89. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from California; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in California
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 25 | $34.65/hr |
| CompHealth | 15 | $10.02/hr |
| Care Team Solutions | 4 | $44.91/hr |
| MAS Medical Staffing | 3 | — |
| Atlas MedStaff | 1 | $33.28/hr |
Cities with the most Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs
Salinas (9), Yuba City (4), Redding (4), Sonora (3), Stockton (3), Santa Rosa (2), Lakeport (2), San Leandro (2), Santa Clara (2), Hayward (2), Fremont (1), Live Oak (1)
FAQ
How much does a Occupational Therapy Assistant make in California?
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in California is $39.31 per hour (about $81,765 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $33.28 per hour.
How many Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs are open in California?
48 Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs from 5 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from California; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.