Occupational Therapy 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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Occupational Therapy Aides to increase by 3.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 4,400 to 4,600 jobs. Its estimate of 600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($39,160), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
4,400
Projected employment (2034)
4,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
600
Pay & Preparation
$39,160
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Service Orientation (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.62/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.62/5) • Active Listening (3.5/5) • Coordination (3.38/5) • Monitoring (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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