- Open jobs
- 3
- Agencies hiring
- 1
- Median pay in listings
- $28.39/hour
- Pay range
- $28.00 – $28.98/hour
- Median wage in Virginia (BLS)
- $36.04/hour
Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - General
VMS Sync Test-39479-COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Virginia
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Virginia is $36.04 per hour ($74,963 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $28.39/hour, from $28.00 to $28.98. 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 Virginia; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Virginia
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 3 | $28.39/hr |
Cities with the most Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs
Winchester (1), Fairfax (1), Norfolk (1)
FAQ
How much does a Occupational Therapy Assistant make in Virginia?
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Virginia is $36.04 per hour (about $74,963 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 $28.39 per hour.
How many Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs are open in Virginia?
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs from 1 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 Virginia; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.