Occupational Therapist
What They Do
"Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working."
Job Outlook and Pay
Nationally
2021 Median Pay - $85,570 per year; $41.14 per hour
"Employment of occupational therapists is projected to grow 17 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 10,100 openings for occupational therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire."
May 2021- MN Data
|
Occupation Title |
Employment |
Median Hourly Wage |
Mean Hourly Wage |
Annual Mean Wage |
|
3,080 |
$38.49 |
$33.71 |
$80,060 |
