Occupational therapists earned an average annual wage of $83,730 in 2016. They have a comparable salary to physical therapists, who brought home an average of $87,220 in 2016. However, they make more than occupational therapy assistants ($59,530) and registered nurses ($72,180). read more
Occupational therapists, as with any other medical professionals usually make the most money working for themselves. There a various ways one can go about this. The easiest way is to privately contract your skills out to other businesses such as home health agencies, or skilled nursing facilities to name a couple. read more
Occupational Therapist Salary Guide. Whether you’re weighing career opportunities or negotiating a salary bump, it’s important to know what you’re worth. Sure, you didn’t become an occupational therapist for the paycheck—but you still should earn what you deserve. read more
The median annual salary for occupational therapists was $81,910 in 2016, according to the BLS. The best-paid 10 percent in the profession made $119,720, while the lowest-paid 10 percent made $54,200. read more