The average annual wage of the occupations is $68,170 and $33 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Occupational Therapy Assistants career. Based on BLS data, a total of 46,090 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Occupational Therapy Assistants is $39,586. The average length of the programs is 238 hours and the average completion time is 20.22 months.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Occupational Therapy Assistants. Total 7 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Occupational Therapist Assistant page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 7 | $39,586 | $1,473 | 238 Hours | 20.22 Months |
The following 17 occupations are related to Occupational Therapy Assistants.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapists | 145K | $96,790 | $47 |
| Physical Therapists | 241K | $100,440 | $48 |
| Radiation Therapists | 16,640 | $104,420 | $50 |
| Recreational Therapists | 15,540 | $60,910 | $29 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 130K | $80,340 | $39 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 116K | $43,650 | $21 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 630K | $60,790 | $29 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 32,310 | $41,000 | $20 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 4,430 | $42,060 | $20 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 104K | $65,860 | $32 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 42,390 | $34,810 | $17 |
| Massage Therapists | 92,650 | $62,560 | $30 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
The following 8 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Occupational Therapy Assistants. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.