Occupational Therapy Schools
In Baltimore, Maryland
The city of Baltimore has only one school where occupational therapy faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in occupational therapy in the city of Baltimore, which encompasses occupational therapy training at the occupational therapy associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Baltimore Vs. Maryland Occupational Therapy Employment
| Baltimore | 1,740 |
| Maryland | 2,920 |
Exactly 1,740 of Maryland's 2,920 occupational therapy professionals work in Baltimore. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of occupational therapy professionals in Baltimore has grown by 32%. Overall employment in Baltimore has also increased.
Baltimore Vs. Maryland Occupational Therapy employment growth
| 2,290 | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,640 | 2,920 |
| 1,320 | 1,450 | 1,610 | 1,550 | 1,740 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Maryland
- Dark Yellow: Baltimore
Occupational Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Baltimore
| $52,330 | $58,157 | $57,437 | $58,767 | $58,110 |
| $43,230 | $45,220 | $47,030 | $48,670 | $49,910 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Occupational Therapy in Baltimore
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Baltimore
As the number of occupational therapy professionals in Baltimore has grown, salaries for occupational therapy professionals have also increased. In 2010 Baltimore occupational therapy professionals earned an average yearly salary of $58,110. Four years earlier in 2006, occupational therapy professionals in Baltimore made an average salary of $52,330 per year. The growth in the salary of occupational therapy professionals in Baltimore is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Baltimore
10th percentile |
$39,443 |
25th percentile |
$46,893 |
50th percentile |
$57,463 |
75th percentile |
$68,437 |
90th percentile |
$79,727 |
Occupational therapy professionals in Baltimore make a median yearly salary of $57,463. The 10% of occupational therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $39,443 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 102% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Baltimore
Occupational Therapy |
$58,110 |
Clinical Psychology |
$61,903 |
Sociology |
$74,250 |
School Psychology |
$78,540 |
Sports Psychology |
$78,540 |
Psychology |
$81,790 |
Forensic Psychology |
$81,790 |
On average occupational therapy professional salaries in Baltimore are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Occupational Therapy schools in Baltimore
There is only one accredited occupational therapy school in the city. Many of Baltimore's occupational therapy professionals are graduates of this school.
Occupational Therapy Programs Offered In Baltimore
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Baltimore's occupational therapy school offers one occupational therapy degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Occupational Therapy Degrees In Baltimore
associate |
10 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 10 |
In 2010 approximately 10 students completed occupational therapy courses.