Occupational Therapy Aides
Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment room.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 400 | $50,250 | $24.16 | |
| Colorado | $40,580 | $19.51 | ||
| Connecticut | 30 | $43,820 | $21.07 | |
| District of Columbia | 30 | $43,280 | $20.81 | |
| Florida | 110 | $50,630 | $24.34 | |
| Georgia | 110 | $26,410 | $12.70 | |
| Illinois | $37,830 | $18.19 | ||
| Indiana | 60 | $31,190 | $15.00 | |
| Kentucky | 80 | $29,610 | $14.23 | |
| Louisiana | 180 | $25,380 | $12.20 | |
| Maine | 40 | $45,960 | $22.09 | |
| Massachusetts | 140 | $42,780 | $20.57 | |
| Missouri | 40 | $43,350 | $20.84 | |
| Nebraska | 60 | $33,450 | $16.08 | |
| New Jersey | 30 | $31,150 | $14.98 | |
| New York | 70 | $63,040 | $30.31 | |
| North Carolina | $41,510 | $19.96 | ||
| Ohio | 50 | $44,540 | $21.41 | |
| Oklahoma | 40 | $50,600 | $24.33 | |
| Oregon | $31,170 | $14.99 | ||
| Pennsylvania | 320 | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| Tennessee | 60 | $50,290 | $24.18 | |
| Texas | 570 | $29,450 | $14.16 | |
| Utah | 80 | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| Virginia | 180 | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| Washington | 60 | $36,150 | $17.38 | |
| Wisconsin | 80 | $37,350 | $17.96 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to assist in rehabilitation services under the supervision of occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other therapeutic professionals, and to perform routine functions in support of rehabilitation. Includes instruction in roles and responsibilities of rehabilitation providers, basic function of the human body, disabling conditions, therapeutic skills, client management, and communication skills.
Carrington College-Mesa
Mesa, AZ
Certificate
Carrington College-Tucson
Tucson, AZ
Certificate
Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KS
Certificate
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS
Certificate
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$39,230 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as occupational therapy aides.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 12%
- College dropout 16%
- Associate’s degree 49%
- Bachelor’s degree 16%
- Master’s degree 4%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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