Occupational Therapist Aides in The United States
(Ayudantes de ergoterapia)
Occupational Therapist Aides -- Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment room.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 31-2012.00 |
Career Interests | SR |
Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
Job training required | (Short OJT) Short-term on-the-job training |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 1.9 (moderate growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 7,900 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 9,400 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 1,100 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $18,960 |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $34,310 |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $62,120 |
Career Cluster | Business, Management & Administration (Negocio, gerencia y administración) |
Major Occupational Group | Healthcare Support |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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