Leslie Said:

How much money do occupational Therapists make?

We Answered:

This link has some useful information about pay and how to get in, what it involves and everything.

http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/…

I don't know about the demand though, you could try phoning some hospitals or someone to do with the NHS and ask.

Hugh Said:

Any Occupational Therapists or anyone with information on the career?

We Answered:

pay $35 to 70K
master degree
hospital( rehabilitation and psychiatric)
use everyday activities to help others( cancer, spinal cord injury, burns, vision problem...) learn the skill to care for themselves.
you must willing be patient and supportive to work with those disabilities.

Bonnie Said:

What does occupational therapists work involve?

We Answered:

OTs aim at helping patients with any type of disability or injury to perform their daily living skills or ADLs (activities of daily living) with more independence. (ADLs mainly refers to dressing, bathing, feeding oneself.) The job of an OT may be both mentally and physically draining but rewarding as well.

For general career info (pertaining to the US): http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search.

Before deciding to pursue the field, please job shadow/observe in the various areas that OTs may work including a physical rehabilitation center for patients with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke ("brain attack") which is another type of brain injury, spinal cord injury/paralysis, hip replacement or hip surgery or such -- a nursing home/long-term care facilitiy -- psychiatric facility -- outpatient clinic/hand therapy/splinting -- local hospital or such.

How about volunteering at the local hospital to learn about the various professions while helping others :)

George Said:

For all Occupational Therapists out there, how do you like your job?

We Answered:

Since no one has answered, I will. I am not a OT but a good friend of mines is. It is a great profession that has a great future as a growing career. Here in VA my friend makes $64,000/yr. She only has a Bachelors. But now they require a Masters (since 2007). She loves it! Her hours are great! She pretty much makes her own hours. I think you should go for it!

Larry Said:

What do occupational therapists do?

We Answered:

go to this site to help u out bls.gov

Christine Said:

What is the starting annual salary of occupational therapists in the US?

We Answered:

Median annual wages of occupational therapists were $66,780 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $55,090 and $81,290. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,820, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $98,310. Median annual wages in the industries employing the largest numbers of occupational therapists in May 2008 were:


Home health care services $74,510
Nursing care facilities 72,790
Offices of other health care practitioners 69,360
General medical and surgical hospitals 68,100
Elementary and secondary schools 60,020


I think how much your salary can go up to depends on your employer, setting, and years of experience. I hope this information helps!