Occupational Therapy Aides Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$37,370
↑ 32.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Occupational Therapy Aides — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Occupational Therapy Aides — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 32.5% since 2011 ($28,200 → $37,370)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $37,370
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,370 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $36,970 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | $37,060 | +10.4% |
| 2021 | $33,560 | +11.2% |
| 2020 | $30,180 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | $29,230 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | $28,160 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | $29,200 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | $28,330 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | $27,800 | +4.7% |
| 2014 | $26,550 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | $26,350 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | $26,850 | -4.8% |
| 2011 | $28,200 | — |
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.