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Occupational Therapist

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AVG. SALARY

$90,200

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EDUCATION

Master's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Increasing

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$90,200

Entry Annual Wage

$63,190

Experienced Annual Wage

$122,250

Average Hourly Wage

$43.37

Entry Hourly Wage

$30.38

Experienced Hourly Wage

$58.77

Median Hourly Wage

$44.34

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $86,470 or $41.57/hr $53,400 or $25.67/hr $122,420 or $58.86/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $88,580 or $42.59/hr $63,190 or $30.38/hr $104,680 or $50.33/hr
Tulsa MSA $89,650 or $43.10/hr $63,550 or $30.55/hr $117,520 or $56.50/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $95,600 or $45.96/hr $64,170 or $30.85/hr $130,520 or $62.75/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $86,000 or $41.34/hr $55,600 or $26.73/hr $120,640 or $58.00/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $87,580 or $42.11/hr $59,850 or $28.77/hr $121,980 or $58.64/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Increasing
Growth rate is estimated to be 22%
Job Openings 80 estimated annual job openings
Employment 930 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Tulsa MSA 340 21% 7 N/A 28

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Southwest 50 20% 1 N/A 4
Oklahoma City MSA 270 15% 5 N/A 20

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$92,800

Average Hourly Wage

$44.61

Average Annual Range

$63,320 to $123,870

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
  A total of 1010 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 133,900 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Much faster than average growth
  The need for occupational therapists is expected to increase as the large baby-boom generation ages and people remain active later in life. Occupational therapists can help senior citizens maintain their independence by recommending home modifications and strategies that make daily activities easier. Therapists also play a role in the treatment of many conditions and ailments commonly associated with aging, such as arthritis and stroke. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for men in 2022.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Health care and social assistance (NAICS620000) (80.8%)
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS621000) (39.6%)
  • Hospitals (NAICS622000) (30.2%)
  • Offices of other health practitioners (NAICS621300) (27%)
  • Offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists (NAICS621340) (26.5%)
  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS622100) (22%)
  • Educational services (NAICS610000) (13.3%)
  • Elementary and Secondary Schools (NAICS611100) (11.8%)
  • Home health care services (NAICS621600) (8.3%)
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS623000) (7.9%)
  • Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (NAICS622300) (7.1%)
  • Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (NAICS623100) (6.8%)

Contact

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  • 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)
    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900

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