The salary statistics and trend of occupational therapists in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare occupational therapists salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $52,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,010 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,830 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $93,060 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $110,340 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for occupational therapists in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional 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 therapists is $110,340. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,830. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent occupational therapists is $52,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of occupational therapists in the industry of Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $74,830 | 2.39% | 1.50% |
| 2016 | $73,040 | -2.75% | - |
| 2015 | $75,050 | 3.57% | - |
| 2014 | $72,370 | -0.08% | - |
| 2013 | $72,430 | -1.77% | - |
| 2012 | $73,710 | - | - |
The average salaries of occupational therapists in 16 industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of occupational therapists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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