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Occupational Therapy Aide

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AVG. SALARY

$54,340

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

Money & Outlook

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$54,340

Entry Annual Wage

$24,960

Experienced Annual Wage

$70,700

Average Hourly Wage

$26.12

Entry Hourly Wage

$12.00

Experienced Hourly Wage

$33.99

Median Hourly Wage

$30.24

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 14%
Job Openings 10 estimated annual job openings
Employment 70 were employed in this occupation

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$43,090

Average Hourly Wage

$20.71

Average Annual Range

$25,100 to $68,070

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +14%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment very small occupation
  This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 3,500 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Much faster than average growth
  Older adults are more prone than young people to conditions and ailments, such as arthritis and strokes, that may affect the ability to do everyday activities. Occupational therapy assistants and aides will be needed to help occupational therapists in caring for these patients. Occupational therapy also will continue to be used to treat children and young adults with developmental disabilities, such as autism. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Health care and social assistance (NAICS620000) (94.9%)
  • Hospitals (NAICS622000) (36.9%)
  • Offices of other health practitioners (NAICS621300) (30.2%)
  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS622100) (22.8%)
  • Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (NAICS622300) (13.8%)
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS623000) (12.5%)
  • Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (NAICS623100) (10.9%)
  • Offices of physicians (NAICS621100) (6.1%)

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