Occupational Therapy Assistants

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
8%
risk level
POLLING
13.1%
Based on 21 votes
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
25.4%
by year 2032
WAGES
$64,250
or $30.89 per hour
Volume
43,810
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
8.0/10

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Automation risk

8% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some very important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Finger Dexterity

  • Manual Dexterity

User poll

13.1% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a minimal chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 8% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Occupational Therapy Assistants will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?






Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Occupational Therapy Assistants' job openings is expected to rise 25.4% by 2032

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2023.

Wages

High paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Occupational Therapy Assistants' was $64,250, or $30 per hour

'Occupational Therapy Assistants' were paid 38.7% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Moderate range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 43,810 people employed as 'Occupational Therapy Assistants' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 3 thousand people are employed as 'Occupational Therapy Assistants'.

Job description

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

SOC Code: 31-2011.00

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Comments

Rod (No chance) says
The therapeutic use of self is the backbone of this profession.
Nov 19, 2022 at 08:59 AM

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