Occupational Therapists
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$100,330/yr
Typical range
$82,510 – $116,670
Education
Master's degree
Time to entry
About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's)
What a Occupational Therapists does
Occupational therapists help patients develop, recover, or improve skills needed for daily living and work, such as self-care, fine motor skills, and job readiness. They work with people of all ages to increase independence and quality of life.
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: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Clinical Nurse Specialists — $97,550/yr
- Acute Care Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Critical Care Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Registered Nurses — $97,550/yr
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