Certified Hand Therapist
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$82,000/yr
Typical range
$68,000 – $100,000
Education
Master's degree
Time to entry
About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's)
What a Certified Hand Therapist does
An occupational or physical therapist with advanced specialization in rehabilitating upper extremity injuries, guiding patients from acute wound care through complex reconstructive recovery.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~4 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Apitherapist — $48,000/yr
- Wilderness Therapy Field Guide — $45,000/yr
- Expedition Medic — $65,000/yr
- Medical Aesthetics Consultant — $68,000/yr
- Laser Technician — $55,000/yr
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