How to Become a Occupational Therapist
Help patients develop, recover, and improve skills needed for daily living and working through therapeutic activities. It typically requires a master's degree (otd, occupational therapy doctorate, becoming standard), with a median salary of $93,180 per year and faster than average projected job growth.
Median pay
$93,180/yr
Typical range
$63,000 to $125,000
Job growth
12%
Openings / yr
10,500
Majors that lead here
Key skills
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Adaptive Equipment
- Rehabilitation
- Communication
Helpful certifications
- NBCOT (National Board for Certification in OT)
- State Licensure
Is this career a fit?
Remote-friendly
12/100
Work-life balance
62/100
Stress level
40/100
Satisfaction
78/100
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Take the major quizSalary and job-growth figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (wages May 2023, projections 2022-2032) and O*NET. National figures; actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.