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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS: MICHIGAN
Occupation 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.
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State and National Wages
| Location |
Pay
Period |
2009 |
| 10% |
25% |
Median |
75% |
90% |
| United States |
Hourly |
$16.03 |
$19.81 |
$24.16 |
$28.80 |
$32.91 |
| Yearly |
$33,300 |
$41,200 |
$50,300 |
$59,900 |
$68,500 |
| Michigan |
Hourly |
$13.77 |
$16.72 |
$20.87 |
$24.88 |
$29.53 |
| Yearly |
$28,600 |
$34,800 |
$43,400 |
$51,800 |
$61,400 |
- High is the wage at which 90% of workers earn less and 10% earn more.
- Middle is the wage at which 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
- Low is the wage at which 10% of workers earn less and 90% earn more.
- High is the wage at which 90% of workers earn less and 10% earn more.
- Middle is the wage at which 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
- Low is the wage at which 10% of workers earn less and 90% earn more.
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National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey
State Data Source: Michigan Wage Information
State and National Trends
| United States |
Employment |
Percent
Change |
Job Openings 1 |
| 2008 |
2018 |
Occupational therapist assistants |
26,600 |
34,600 |
+30%
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1,180
| Michigan |
Employment |
Percent
Change |
Job Openings 1 |
| 2006 |
2016 |
| Occupational therapist assistants |
1,030 |
1,240 |
+20%
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40
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1Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.
Note: The data for the State Employment Trends and the National Employment Trends are not directly comparable. The projections period for state data is 2006-2016, while the projections period for national data is 2008-2018.
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National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections
State Data Source: Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives
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