Occupational Therapists
Instruct patients on practices and equipment that can make daily living and working easier.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Well above the statewide median $40.62 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Above statewide average
Growth rate: 17.5% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Graduate degree (any type) is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Assistive Technology Trainer Industrial Rehabilitation Consultant Staff Therapist See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Occupational Therapists *
U S |
$38.8 | $46.52 | $52.29 |
---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$36.68 | $40.62 | $45.86 |
Central Minnesota |
$37.82 | $41.39 | $48.49 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$32.9 | $38.14 | $39.15 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$33.19 | $38.55 | $43 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$36.68 | $39.5 | $44.99 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$33.93 | $38.85 | $40.53 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$37.12 | $41.21 | $47.08 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 2850 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Occupational Therapists most often work?
- Hospitals
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Educational Services
- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- Social Assistance
Current Demand
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