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Occupational Therapy Salary

Jessica Said:

How is occupational therapy related to Biology?

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The salary range depends on where you live, On the west coast it's $55-$120/yr. As for Bio, you need to have a good foundation in the science of life/living organisms, in order to then go on and study anatomy and physiology. You need to understand A and P forwards and backwards in order to develop critical thinking skills as an occupational therapist. Bio is a foundation, building block.

Claire Said:

Occupational Therapy?

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I am not sure about the average salary, but I can tell you how much I make. I make $45/hour when I work at local nursing homes and about $70 per home health visit (visits are generally 45 minutes). I will say, on average, you get paid more when you work at a nursing home. I have a friend who is working in a private school for autistic children and she makes $42/hour. I went to school for 7 years - 4 years of undergrad and 3 years of grad school, however many schools are offering a 2 + 3 year program (2 years of undergrad pre-requisites and then the 3 years of grad school and you graduate with an entry level master's degree. The anatomy classes (especially neuro-anatomy) were pretty tough, but if you really applied yourself, they were fine. Everyone passed in my class - you had to have a C+ average to graduate.
As far as job availability - I cold quit my job tomorrow and find a job the next day - this area (Northern Va) is desperate! With the baby boomers aging, the demand for OTs will only increase!!
Good Luck!

Caroline Said:

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?

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Information is below.

Dana Said:

What is the starting salary for a recently graduated from college, occupational therapist?

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It depends on your location. In some markets, the starting salary is a little more than 25K while in other markets, new graduates earn close to 60K.

BTW don't listen to the person who equated the OT degree to basket weaving. S/He is just an elitist.

Kathryn Said:

is occupational therapy a good career to work in, and how much is the hourly salary?

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on the westcoast, after 10+ years experience, you can ask for at least $50 and hour and most likely get it.

Audrey Said:

what is the average salary for certified occupational therapy assistants in dallas tx?

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Use career websites, which many have salary indicator links.

Go to, http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/salary

Plug in the title and possibly find an extension for Dallas, Tx.

Other fixed sources are the U.S. Department of Labor's labor statistics, and the Department Commerce, which carries the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes and then match these to the salaries and the education and training sequences to each.

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