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Occupational Therapist Assistant Hourly Rate

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Updated: 17 May 2013

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Occupational Therapist Assistant 2013 Total Pay (?

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$30,037 - $70,144

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $49,792

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Occupational Therapist Assistant Job Listings

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- Perm Skilled Nursing Setting!

May 20

Critical Connection - Kensington, MD

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for... Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program • Occupational Therapy... - Indeed

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- Travel/Local Contract Skilled Nursing!

May 16

Critical Connection - Bethesda, MD

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with... degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program • Occupational Therapy... - Indeed

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for Perm Skilled Nursing Opportunity!

May 15

Critical Connection - Potomac, MD

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for... Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program • Occupational Therapy... - Indeed

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	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$16	$32	$48
Hourly Rate	$14.92 - $33.71
Overtime	$15.00 - $46.04

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$32K	$64K	$96K
Bonus	$0.00 - $2,065
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$30,037 - $70,144
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 17 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 97

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Occupational Therapist Assistant Tasks

Instruct patients and families in home programs, basic living skills and the care and use of adaptive equipment.
Assist occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans designed to help patients function independently.
Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities, alter treatment programs as necessary.
Observe and document patients' progress, attitudes and behavior and report to supervisor.
Monitor and evaluate patients' performance in therapy activities and provide encouragement.

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Companies and Industries for Occupational Therapist Assistant Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Nursing Home	$17.80 - $32.49
Occupational Therapist's Office	$16.23 - $30.76
Health Care	$16.86 - $32.13
Hospital	$16.82 - $32.12
Public K-12 Education	$14.68 - $31.34

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Key Statistics for Occupational Therapist Assistant Salaries and Jobs

Gender

Female

92%

Male

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

13%

1-4 years

43%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

16%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Associate's Degree	$15.55 - $31.01
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Studies	$21.64 - $30.00
Associate's Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Studies	$22.29 - $29.97
Associate of Science (AS), Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Studies	$15.00 - $26.75

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 71%		Dental: 60%
	Vision: 52%		None: 25%

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Salary Range

$30,037 - $70,144

	Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) $32,597 - $64,371
	Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) $27,896 - $62,702
	Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) $17,358 - $31,321