The salary statistics and trend of occupational therapists in the industry of nursing and residential care facilities 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 | $63,280 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $74,420 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $90,120 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $104,590 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $122,320 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for occupational therapists in the industry of nursing and residential care facilities. 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 $122,320. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $90,120. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent occupational therapists is $63,280.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of occupational therapists in the industry of Nursing and Residential Care Facilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $90,120 | 1.11% | 8.71% |
| 2016 | $89,120 | 2.17% | - |
| 2015 | $87,190 | 1.89% | - |
| 2014 | $85,540 | 2.61% | - |
| 2013 | $83,310 | 1.25% | - |
| 2012 | $82,270 | - | - |
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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