Occupational Therapist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Bluefin Resources Occupational Therapist salaries – 16 salaries reported$86,471/yr
Hawkesbury District Health Services Occupational Therapist salaries – 16 salaries reported$32/hr
Frontline Human Resources Occupational Therapist salaries – 16 salaries reported$53/hr

How much money do occupational therapists get paid?

The national average annual wage of an occupational therapist is $86,210, according to the latest data from the BLS. This over $30,000 more than current average annual salary for all occupations, $53,490.

What kind of OT makes the most money?

Overall Highest Paid Occupational Therapy Positions

  • “Child Day Care Services” – $108,650.
  • Management of Companies and Enterprises – $101,540.
  • Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities – $93,870.
  • Nursing and Skilled Nursing Facilities – $90,660.
  • Home Health Services – $90,480.

What’s the average salary for an occupational therapist?

These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Occupational Therapist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Occupational Therapist ranges from $39 to $46 with the average hourly pay of $42.

How much money can you make as an OT?

Generally speaking, OTs do make a lot of money as new graduates, but income doesn’t tend to climb as much, nor as rapidly, as it does in other industries. How much can a new grad OT make straight out of school? It’s not easy to give a simple answer of what a new OT can make right out of grad school.

What does it take to become an occupational therapist?

The general path to a position as an OT involves: Getting a relevant bachelor’s degree. OR Having worked a specified number of years in the field. Passing the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Getting state licensure to practice.

What’s the average salary for a physical therapist?

According to Glassdoor, the average salary of a physical therapist in 2019 is $70,982.