Salary · Metro area · SOC 31-2011
Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) salary in Wichita, KS, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Wichita, KS metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for occupational therapy assistants in Wichita, KS was $64,250 a year, or $30.89 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $53,490 to $76,780. About 180 were employed.
Annual pay: Wichita vs Kansas vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $64,250 | $65,010 | $72,300 |
| Mean (average) | $65,390 | $66,420 | $70,710 |
| 10th percentile | $53,490 | $55,120 | $51,490 |
| 25th percentile | $61,110 | $61,370 | $61,710 |
| 75th percentile | $73,930 | $73,750 | $79,160 |
| 90th percentile | $76,780 | $77,410 | $89,780 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $30.89 |
| Mean (average) | $31.44 |
| 10th percentile | $25.71 |
| 25th percentile | $29.38 |
| 75th percentile | $35.54 |
| 90th percentile | $36.91 |
Employment: 180. 0.576 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 1.75.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does a COTA make per hour in Wichita, KS?
The median hourly wage was $30.89 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $25.71 and the 90th was $36.91.
What is the average COTA salary in Wichita, KS?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $65,390 a year and a median of $64,250 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do occupational therapy assistants in Wichita, KS earn more than the Kansas median?
The Wichita, KS median of $64,250 is 1% lower than the Kansas median of $65,010 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 31-2011. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.