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Occupational Therapy Assistants (31-2011) in Norwich-New London Labor Market Area
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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$31.85
Entry wage$26.96
10th percentile wage$25.82
50th percentile wage$30.45
90th percentile wage$37.81
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities2045.7%
Ambulatory Health Care Services2037.3%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities20$31.00
Ambulatory Health Care Services20$30.45
Occupational Therapy Assistants (31-2011)
Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $30.45 $18.12 $12.33
2022$29.13+4.5%$17.34+4.5%$11.80
2021$26.85+8.5%$15.98+8.5%$10.87
2020$25.45+5.5%$15.14+5.5%$10.30
2019$24.53+3.7%$14.60+3.7%$9.93
2018$23.53+4.3%$14.00+4.3%$9.53
2017$22.71+3.6%$13.51+3.6%$9.19
2016$21.99+3.3%$13.08+3.3%$8.90
2015$21.35+3.0%$12.71+3.0%$8.65
2014$20.90+2.2%$12.44+2.2%$8.46
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $30.45 $24.55 $5.90
2022$29.13+4.5%$23.73+3.4%$5.40
2021$26.85+8.5%$22.46+5.7%$4.39
2020$25.45+5.5%$21.69+3.5%$3.76
2019$24.53+3.7%$21.07+2.9%$3.46
2018$23.53+4.3%$20.46+3.0%$3.08
2017$22.71+3.6%$19.87+2.9%$2.83
2016$21.99+3.3%$19.41+2.4%$2.58
2015$21.35+3.0%$18.92+2.6%$2.44
2014$20.90+2.2%$18.52+2.2%$2.38
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $32.74  180  
Hartford $32.27  350  
New Haven $31.70  110  
Danbury $31.35  30  
Waterbury $31.34  30  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $32.27  350  
Bridgeport-Stamford $32.74  180  
New Haven $31.70  110  
Norwich-New London $30.45  40  
Waterbury $31.34  30  
Wages in other areas
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