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Occupational Therapists (29-1122) in Northwest Workforce Development Area
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Northwest WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment380
Mean wage$48.43
Entry wage$37.03
10th percentile wage$37.11
50th percentile wage$49.49
90th percentile wage$63.37
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services37097.9%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services370$49.49
Occupational Therapists (29-1122)
Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individuals environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual. Excludes Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $49.49 $41.32 $8.17
2022$47.66+3.8%$39.79+3.8%$7.87
2021$45.54+4.7%$38.02+4.7%$7.52
2020$44.35+2.7%$37.03+2.7%$7.32
2019$43.45+2.1%$36.28+2.1%$7.17
2018$42.45+2.3%$35.44+2.3%$7.01
2017$41.55+2.2%$34.69+2.2%$6.86
2016$40.68+2.1%$33.97+2.1%$6.72
2015$39.91+1.9%$33.32+1.9%$6.59
2014$39.11+2.1%$32.65+2.1%$6.46
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $49.49 $23.90 $25.59
2022$47.66+3.8%$23.11+3.4%$24.55
2021$45.54+4.7%$21.86+5.7%$23.68
2020$44.35+2.7%$21.11+3.5%$23.24
2019$43.45+2.1%$20.51+2.9%$22.93
2018$42.45+2.3%$19.91+3.0%$22.54
2017$41.55+2.2%$19.34+2.9%$22.21
2016$40.68+2.1%$18.90+2.4%$21.79
2015$39.91+1.9%$18.42+2.6%$21.50
2014$39.11+2.1%$18.03+2.2%$21.08
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
Northwest $49.49  380  
South Central $49.16  430  
Eastern $48.40  220  
North Central $47.38  740  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $47.38  740  
Southwest $47.10  500  
South Central $49.16  430  
Northwest $49.49  380  
Wages in other areas
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