"How long does it take to become an occupational therapy assistant in Idaho?"

"Most paths into the occupational therapy assistant field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both."

"What apprenticeships are available for occupational therapy assistants in Idaho?"

"In Idaho, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Idaho Department of Labor - Registered Apprenticeship, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become An Occupational Therapy Assistant in Idaho

Q: "How much do occupational therapy assistants earn in Idaho?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), occupational therapy assistants in Idaho earned a median annual wage of approximately $65,330. Employment concentration in Idaho is roughly 0.76 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole."

Q: "What is the job outlook for occupational therapy assistants in Idaho?"

"Idaho currently employs approximately 210 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 19.2% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Idaho occupational therapy assistants earn a median annual wage of $65,330 ($31.41/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 210 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -9.6% below the national median of $72,300 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $65,330 ($31.41/hr)
25th percentile: $63,070 per year
75th percentile: $73,280 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $74,720 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $59,820 per year
Workers employed in Idaho: 210
Versus national median: -9.6% below the U.S. median of $72,300
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.76 - this occupation is less concentrated in Idaho than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

Idaho employs approximately 210 occupational therapy assistants according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $65,330 ¹. Nationally, occupational therapy assistant employment is projected to grow 19.2% from 2024 to 2034, with about 7,200 openings per year ². This page covers how to become an occupational therapy assistant in Idaho, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming An Occupational Therapy Assistant in Idaho

How do I become an occupational therapy assistant in Idaho? Complete a training program or apprenticeship, gain work experience, and meet any state or employer requirements for occupational therapy assistants in Idaho.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

What do occupational therapy assistants earn in Idaho? The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in Idaho is $65,330 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $59,820 and experienced professionals can earn $74,720 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Median wage (Idaho): $65,330 per year ¹

Occupational Therapy Assistant Wages by Metro Area in Idaho

Occupational Therapy Assistants Wages by Metro Area in Idaho

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), occupational therapy assistants wages in Idaho vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Boise City	110	$66,550	$69,000	$62,900	$75,870

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Top Metros for Occupational therapy assistants in Idaho

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest occupational therapy assistant employment within Idaho according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Boise City	110	$66,550

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for occupational therapy assistants in Idaho? Idaho currently employs approximately 210 occupational therapy assistants ¹. Nationally, occupational therapy assistant employment is projected to grow 19.2% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in Idaho? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Idaho.

How much do occupational therapy assistants earn in Idaho compared to the national average? The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in Idaho is $65,330, which is $3,010 below the national median of $68,340 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)