GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$99K/yr
Average Salary
6 years
Years of Education
+14%
Job Growth
160K+
Total Jobs
Help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.
$69K
Starting
$99K
Average
$130K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
Typically 6 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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NBCOT Certification (OTR)
Required to practiceNational Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Field
Healthcare & Medicine
Required Degree
Master's Degree
Time in School
6 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+14%
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Pay range
$69K–$130K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+14%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
160K
in 2024
Much faster than average
Strong demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 160K to 182K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
Direct match. Median $98,340; **14% growth**. 160,000 jobs.