- Open jobs
- 7
- Agencies hiring
- 3
- Median pay in listings
- $35.29/hour
- Pay range
- $10.02 – $37.72/hour
- Median wage in Missouri (BLS)
- $31.77/hour
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - General
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - SNF
Occupational Therapy Assistant in Springfield, Missouri
Traveling Job in Missouri for COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - General
Occupational Therapy Assistant in Springfield, Missouri
Occupational Therapy Assistant in Potosi, Missouri
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Missouri
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Missouri is $31.77 per hour ($66,082 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $35.29/hour, from $10.02 to $37.72. 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 Missouri; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Missouri
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas MedStaff | 3 | $37.72/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 3 | $32.89/hr |
| CompHealth | 1 | $10.02/hr |
Cities with the most Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs
Springfield (4), Kansas City (1), Potosi (1), Mound City (1)
FAQ
How much does a Occupational Therapy Assistant make in Missouri?
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Missouri is $31.77 per hour (about $66,082 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 $35.29 per hour.
How many Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs are open in Missouri?
7 Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs from 3 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 Missouri; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.