An Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the direction of an Occupational Therapist in hospitals, schools systems, nursing homes, psychiatric programs, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics and in the community.
Estimated Salary Range
See Bureau of Labor Statistics
In 2019, the median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants was $57,620. Job Outlook Employment of occupational therapy assistants is projected to grow 28% percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Entry level | Mean | Median | Experienced | |
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Occupational Therapy Assistant | $43,245 | $56,910 | $57, 620 | $63,742 |