The salary statistics and trend of occupational therapists in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals 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 | $60,700 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $70,780 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $84,000 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $98,560 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $113,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for occupational therapists in the industry of general medical and surgical 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 $113,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $84,000. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent occupational therapists is $60,700.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of occupational therapists in the industry of General Medical and Surgical Hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $84,000 | 2.40% | 10.67% |
| 2016 | $81,980 | 2.02% | - |
| 2015 | $80,320 | 2.51% | - |
| 2014 | $78,300 | 2.38% | - |
| 2013 | $76,440 | 1.83% | - |
| 2012 | $75,040 | - | - |
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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