Occupational Therapists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$98,340
↑ 33.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Occupational Therapists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Occupational Therapists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 33.2% since 2011 ($73,820 → $98,340)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $98,340
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.6%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,340 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $96,370 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $93,180 | +8.9% |
| 2021 | $85,570 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | $86,280 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | $84,950 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | $84,270 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | $83,200 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $81,910 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | $80,150 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | $78,810 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | $76,940 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $75,400 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | $73,820 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.