The annual salary statistics of occupational therapists in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of occupational therapists in Athens-Clarke County is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $72,280 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $83,480 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $105,220 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $111,430 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $130,950 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for occupational therapists in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $130,950. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $105,220. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $72,280.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of occupational therapists from 2012 to 2022.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,220 | 9.15% | 8.22% |
| 2021 | $95,590 | 14.75% | - |
| 2020 | $81,490 | 4.33% | - |
| 2019 | $77,960 | -4.23% | - |
| 2018 | $81,260 | -18.84% | - |
| 2016 | $96,570 | 10.59% | - |
| 2014 | $86,340 | -11.85% | - |
| 2012 | $96,570 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $105,220, Athens-Clarke County is the highest paying city for occupational therapists in state of Georgia, followed by Rome (median annual salary $100,960). In comparison, the median annual salary of occupational therapists in Athens-Clarke County is 4.0 percent (4.0%) higher than that in Rome.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County | |
| Rome | |
| Savannah | |
| Macon | |
| Dalton | |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta | |
| Columbus | |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| Albany | |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| Gainesville | |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| Valdosta | |
| Warner Robins | |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area |