The salary statistics of occupational therapy assistants in the industry sector of health care and social assistance are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare occupational therapy assistant salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,720 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $51,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $81,030 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for occupational therapy assistants in the industry sector of health care and social assistance. 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 therapy assistants is $81,030. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid occupational therapy assistants is $40,720.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of occupational therapy assistants in the industry sector of health care and social assistance from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $60,690 | 1.45% | 11.20% |
| 2017 | $59,810 | 0.40% | - |
| 2016 | $59,570 | 1.75% | - |
| 2015 | $58,530 | 1.26% | - |
| 2014 | $57,790 | 2.94% | - |
| 2013 | $56,090 | 3.92% | - |
| 2012 | $53,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of occupational therapy assistants in two industries in the health care and social assistance sector are shown below. For detailed occupational therapy assistant salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].