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Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides

Earnings

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median yearly income of occupational therapy assistants was $61,510 in 2019. Salaries ranged from less than $41,730 to $82,210 or more annually. Naturally, experience, location, and type of employer all factor into the salaries paid.

The importance of education, though, cannot be overlooked, as assistants tend to earn more than aides. Median annual earnings of occupational therapy aides were $29,230 in 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Salaries ranged from less than $18,960 to $62,120 or more annually.

Benefits for full-time workers depend on the employer. They generally include health and life insurance, paid sick and vacation time, holiday pay, and a retirement plan.

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