31-2012

Occupational Therapy Aides

Role Overview

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.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
North Carolina	$73,450
Florida	$70,660
New Mexico	$67,890
Nevada	$61,870
Colorado	$48,840
Nebraska	$43,800
New York	$42,120
Virginia	$40,610
New Jersey	$40,550
Wisconsin	$40,270
Massachusetts	$38,690
California	$38,400
Missouri	$38,380
District of Columbia	$38,220
Georgia	$37,550

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$37,370

Projected Growth (10yr)

+2.5%

Avg. annual openings

0.6k

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