How Much Money Does An Occupational Therapist Make

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How much does an Occupational Therapist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Occupational Therapist in the United States is $44 as of October 29, 2021, but the range typically falls between $40 and $48. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Occupational Therapist Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Hourly Pay Rate	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Occupational Therapist Salary	$37	US	October 29, 2021
25th Percentile Occupational Therapist Salary	$40	US	October 29, 2021
50th Percentile Occupational Therapist Salary	$44	US	October 29, 2021
75th Percentile Occupational Therapist Salary	$48	US	October 29, 2021
90th Percentile Occupational Therapist Salary	$51	US	October 29, 2021

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Job Description for Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities. Being an Occupational Therapist studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. May require a master's degree. Additionally, Occupational Therapist typically reports to a manager. Typically requires Occupational Therapist certification. Occupational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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What does an Occupational Therapist do?

Occupational Therapist in Akron, OH

Contacts appropriate health team members when additional modalities and/or services required.

March 20, 2021

Utilizes the Case Manager as the first resource when problems or questions occur in the field, including charting guidelines, coordination of disciplines, and supervision of home health aide services.

March 26, 2021

Supervises Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as appropriate.

April 22, 2021

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Occupational Therapist Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

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