Occupational Therapists
Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individual's environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual.
SOC: 29-1122.00
Common Job Titles
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)Occupational Therapist (OT)Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Pediatric OT)Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR)
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Occupational Therapists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
152,280
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $67,090 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $129,830 |
| Workers on average earn | $98,240 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Therapy and Counseling4.7/5
- Psychology4.5/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.3/5
- Medicine and Dentistry4.2/5
- English Language4.1/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
FacebookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordeClinicalWorks EHR software
Technology Skills
Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMRCasamba SmartComputer drawing softwareCrick Software Clicker 4Duxbury Braille TranslatorEmail softwareFifth Walk BillingTrackerFileMaker Pro
Tools & Equipment
Adaptive cutleryAdjustable bedsAlternative computer keyboardsBraille printersComputer switch interfacesDrill pressesElectric knivesElectric wheelchairs