How Much Do Occupational Therapist Assistants Make?
Median annual salary and earnings of occupational therapist assistants were $42,060 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent make between $34,130 and $50,230. The lowest 10 percent make less than $26,050, and the highest 10 percent make more than $58,270. Median annual salary and earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of occupational therapist assistants in May 2006 were: Offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists $45,130 Nursing care facilities $43,280 General medical and surgical hospitals $40,060 Median annual salary and earnings of occupational therapist aides were $25,020 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent make between $20,460 and $32,160. The lowest 10 percent make less than $17,060, and the highest 10 percent make more than $44,130.
