The salary statistics and trend of occupational therapy aides in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare occupational therapy aides salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,390 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $27,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $45,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $51,070 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for occupational therapy aides 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 aides is $51,070. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent occupational therapy aides is $21,390.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of occupational therapy aides in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $35,850 | 5.77% | 22.40% |
| 2016 | $33,780 | 10.78% | - |
| 2015 | $30,140 | 1.49% | - |
| 2014 | $29,690 | -0.71% | - |
| 2013 | $29,900 | 6.96% | - |
| 2012 | $27,820 | - | - |
The average salaries of occupational therapy aides in ten industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of occupational therapy aides in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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