Occupation ยท SOC 31-2011
Occupational Therapy Assistants: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of occupational therapy assistants typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 47,910 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $68,340 ($32.86 an hour).
US employment
47,910
Median annual wage
$68,340
Mean annual wage
$68,540
Median hourly wage
$32.86
Education and training
Typical education
Associate's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas5,660
- 2. Florida3,580
- 3. California3,290
- 4. Ohio3,150
- 5. New York2,760
- 6. Illinois2,230
- 7. Pennsylvania2,010
- 8. North Carolina1,620
- 9. Massachusetts1,540
- 10. Tennessee1,430
States that pay the most
- 1. California$79,420
- 2. Texas$77,910
- 3. Arkansas$77,340
- 4. Maryland$77,330
- 5. Nevada$76,450
- 6. Washington$76,010
- 7. Arizona$75,020
- 8. Virginia$73,870
- 9. Oregon$73,580
- 10. South Carolina$72,970
Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.
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