The salary statistics and trend of occupational therapists in the industry of outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare occupational therapists salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $41,710 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $57,340 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $77,320 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $97,230 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $116,320 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for occupational therapists in the industry of outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers. 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 $116,320. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $77,320. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent occupational therapists is $41,710.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of occupational therapists in the industry of Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $77,320 | -11.94% | 7.23% |
| 2016 | $86,550 | 4.43% | - |
| 2015 | $82,720 | -2.21% | - |
| 2014 | $84,550 | 15.92% | - |
| 2013 | $71,090 | -0.90% | - |
| 2012 | $71,730 | - | - |
The average salaries of occupational therapists in 41 industries within the health care and social assistance 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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