The salary statistics and trend of occupational therapists in the industry of nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) 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 | $64,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $75,570 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $90,980 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $105,310 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $122,840 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for occupational therapists in the industry of nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities). 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 $122,840. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $90,980. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent occupational therapists is $64,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of occupational therapists in the industry of Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $90,980 | 0.66% | 8.30% |
| 2016 | $90,380 | 1.77% | - |
| 2015 | $88,780 | 2.35% | - |
| 2014 | $86,690 | 2.53% | - |
| 2013 | $84,500 | 1.27% | - |
| 2012 | $83,430 | - | - |
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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