Employment and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioners

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
Occupational Therapy Assistant  $43,245 $56,910 $57, 620 $63,742