The salary statistics and trend of occupational therapists in the industry of state government, including schools and hospitals are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare occupational therapists salaries in different industries within the federal, state, and local government sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,160 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,790 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $91,420 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $103,890 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for occupational therapists in the industry of state government, including schools and hospitals. 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 $103,890. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,790. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent occupational therapists is $53,550.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of occupational therapists in the industry of State government, including schools and hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $75,790 | 0.96% | 9.14% |
| 2016 | $75,060 | 0.92% | - |
| 2015 | $74,370 | 2.15% | - |
| 2014 | $72,770 | 3.53% | - |
| 2013 | $70,200 | 1.91% | - |
| 2012 | $68,860 | - | - |
The average salaries of occupational therapists in eight industries within the federal, state, and local government 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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