The salary statistics and trend of occupational therapy assistants in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare occupational therapy assistant salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,000 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,430 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $76,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for occupational therapy assistants in the industry of elementary and secondary schools. 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 therapy assistants is $76,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,430. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent occupational therapy assistants is $31,550.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of occupational therapy assistants in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,430 | 2.21% | 10.14% |
| 2016 | $47,360 | 1.82% | - |
| 2015 | $46,500 | 2.58% | - |
| 2014 | $45,300 | 1.70% | - |
| 2013 | $44,530 | 2.27% | - |
| 2012 | $43,520 | - | - |
The average salaries of occupational therapy assistants in ten industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of occupational therapy assistants in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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