Healthcare career profile

Occupational Therapist

A rehabilitation career helping people participate more fully in daily, school and working life. Compare official local market facts with clearly labelled work-signal context.

O*NET-SOC 29-1122.00Occupational TherapistLocal occupation match

United States facts

Pay, market and entry

United States figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 and 2024–34 employment projections.

Median annual earnings$98,340May 2025 / 2024–2034
Median annual earnings$98,340May 2025 / 2024–2034
Projected growth11%May 2025 / 2024–2034
Annual openings10.1KMay 2025 / 2024–2034
Typical educationMaster’s degreeMay 2025 / 2024–2034
Training / credentialState licensure requiredMay 2025 / 2024–2034

Missing, suppressed and stale facts are never replaced with another country’s values. Annualised figures and benchmarks are identified in their labels and source notes.

Work characteristics

What the work may involve

Occupation percentiles, not ratings. Work signals are native O*NET occupation percentiles.

Social interaction85
contact, teamwork and public-facing work
Physical demand55
movement, posture and hands-on activity
Pressure exposure55
time pressure, conflict and consequences
Analytical content70
analysis, reasoning and problem-solving
People-oriented94
helping, service and relationship work
Technical content45
technology, systems and troubleshooting

Useful foundations

  • Active listening
  • Treatment planning
  • Social perceptiveness

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What this profile uses

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