The salary statistics of occupational therapists in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare occupational therapists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $61,670 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $73,620 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $89,230 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $101,120 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $128,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for occupational therapists in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) occupational therapists is $128,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $89,230. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid occupational therapists is $61,670.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of occupational therapists in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $89,230 | -4.58% | 3.66% |
| 2017 | $93,320 | 2.06% | - |
| 2016 | $91,400 | 0.28% | - |
| 2015 | $91,140 | 5.19% | - |
| 2014 | $86,410 | -0.02% | - |
| 2013 | $86,430 | 0.54% | - |
| 2012 | $85,960 | - | - |
The average salaries of occupational therapists in two industries in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown below. For detailed occupational therapists salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].