Average salary, compensation, and wages for Occupational therapists in the United States


Median annual earnings of occupational therapists were $51,990 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $42,910 and $ 61,620. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,130, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $74,390. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of occupational therapists in 2002 were as follows:


Offices of other health practitioners $53,660
Nursing care facilities 53,930
General medical and surgical hospitals 53,210
Elementary and secondary schools 45,740






More information on Occupational therapists from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Occupational therapists occupation
Number of Occupational therapists in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Occupational therapists
Working conditions for Occupational therapists
Significant points for Occupational therapists
Training requirements for Occupational therapists




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