The salary statistics and trend of occupational therapists in the industry of social assistance 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 | $37,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,010 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,000 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $90,400 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $112,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for occupational therapists in the industry of social assistance. 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 $112,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,000. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent occupational therapists is $37,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of occupational therapists in the industry of Social Assistance from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $68,000 | 2.78% | 3.18% |
| 2016 | $66,110 | 1.88% | - |
| 2015 | $64,870 | 0.40% | - |
| 2014 | $64,610 | -2.99% | - |
| 2013 | $66,540 | 1.05% | - |
| 2012 | $65,840 | - | - |
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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