Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

7.1/10 job score

AUTOMATION RISK

risk level

POLLING

GROWTH

17.5%

by 2030

WAGES

$86,280

or $41.48 hourly

VOLUME

126,610

as of 2020

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Analysis

What is the risk of automation?

We calculate this occupation to have an automation risk score of 9% (Totally Safe)

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Qualities required for this occupation:

Assisting and Caring for Others

Social Perceptiveness

Originality

Persuasion

Negotiation

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How quickly is this occupation growing?

The number of 'Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists' job openings is expected to rise 17.5% by 2030

'Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists' is expected to be a very fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2020 and 2030.
Updated projections are due Sep 2022.

What are the median wages for 'Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists' in the United States?

In 2020 the median annual wage for 'Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists' was $86,280, or $41.48 hourly

'Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists' are paid 105.7% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $41,950

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

How many people are employed in this occupation?

As of 2020 there were 126,610 people employed as Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists.

This represents around 0.09% of the employed workforce across the United States.

Job description

Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.

SOC Code: 29-1122.01

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