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.
Annual wage data for Occupational Therapists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
152,280
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $67,090. 25th percentile: U.S. $80,490. 50th percentile: U.S. $98,340. 75th percentile: U.S. $110,460. 90th percentile: U.S. $129,830. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
| 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)
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