Occupational Therapy Assistants
Help patients recover the skills they need for daily working or living.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $28.80 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Well above statewide average
Growth rate: 36.1% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Associate's degree is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Behavior Specialist Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) 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 career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Occupational Therapy Assistants *
U S |
$28.88 | $32.29 | $38.33 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$26.49 | $28.8 | $30.56 |
Central Minnesota |
$25.98 | $29.01 | $29.49 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$26 | $26.65 | $33.36 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.35 | $26.97 | $29.03 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$26.05 | $28.2 | $30.13 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$26.07 | $27.83 | $29.56 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$28.27 | $29.18 | $31.54 |
* "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 630 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Occupational Therapy Assistants most often work?
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Hospitals
- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- Educational Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.