How much does a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant make in San Diego, CA? The average Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant salary in San Diego, CA is $71,255 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $64,190 and $78,286. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salary $57,758 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salary $64,190 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salary $71,255 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salary $78,286 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salary $84,687 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
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What skills does a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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Rehabilitation Services: Rehabilitation services is a special healthcare service that help a person regain physical, mental, and/or cognitive (thinking and learning) abilities that have been lost or impaired as a result of disease, injury, or treatment.

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Environmental Safety: Enforcing safety guidelines, policies, and practices to prevent workplace incidents while reducing environmental toxins and spillage.

Commitment 3.36%
Rehabilitation Services 2.35%
Environmental Safety 1.11%
Others 93.18%

Job Description for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant assists an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments or who are recovering from injury. Prepares adaptive equipment used during treatment and supports patient activities. Being a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant documents therapeutic activities and details of patients progress. Requires an associate degree. Additionally, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant requires NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) certification. Typically reports to an occupational therapist. Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • \*\*OTA License in California is required.\*\. Rate based on employment type, W2/1099. This position is for *Full-time* *Skilled Nursing Facility / SNF Set...
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Career Path for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, the first career path typically progresses to Occupational Therapy Supervisor.

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, the highest Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant salary is in Miami, FL, where the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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