Occupational Therapy Schools
In Buffalo, New York
Occupational Therapy faculty can choose to work at one of 3 occupational therapy schools in Buffalo. The trends in Buffalo's occupational therapy academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes occupational therapy training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy
- Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
Statistics
Professional Trends
Buffalo Vs. New York Occupational Therapy Employment
| Buffalo | 930 |
| New York | 9,420 |
Exactly 930 of New York's 9,420 occupational therapy professionals work in Buffalo. The number of occupational therapy professionals in Buffalo has grown by 22% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for occupational therapy professionals in Buffalo has increased, overall employment in Buffalo has also increased.
Buffalo Vs. New York Occupational Therapy employment growth
| 9,850 | 10,210 | 10,120 | 9,660 | 9,420 |
| 760 | 1,190 | 1,140 | 1,140 | 930 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New York
- Dark Yellow: Buffalo
Occupational Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Buffalo
| $37,203 | $37,690 | $39,477 | $41,137 | $42,987 |
| $37,400 | $38,640 | $40,170 | $40,960 | $42,010 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Occupational Therapy in Buffalo
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Buffalo
As the number of occupational therapy professionals in Buffalo has grown, salaries for occupational therapy professionals have also increased. In 2010 Buffalo occupational therapy professionals earned an average yearly salary of $42,987. Occupational therapy professionals in Buffalo made a yearly average salary of $37,203, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Buffalo.
Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Buffalo
10th percentile |
$29,667 |
25th percentile |
$35,433 |
50th percentile |
$40,617 |
75th percentile |
$47,410 |
90th percentile |
$60,053 |
Occupational therapy professionals in Buffalo earn a median salary of $40,617 per year. The 10% of occupational therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $29,667 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 102% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Buffalo
Occupational Therapy |
$42,987 |
Clinical Psychology |
$56,937 |
Sociology |
$65,440 |
School Psychology |
$66,680 |
Sports Psychology |
$66,680 |
Psychology |
$68,925 |
Forensic Psychology |
$68,925 |
On average occupational therapy professionals in Buffalo earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Buffalo.
Educational Trends
Occupational Therapy schools in Buffalo
There are 3 accredited occupational therapy schools in the city. Many of Buffalo's occupational therapy professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Occupational Therapy Programs Offered In Buffalo
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in occupational therapy offered by Buffalo's occupational therapy schools.
Student Completed Occupational Therapy Degrees In Buffalo
associate |
18 |
bachelor |
40 |
master |
73 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 131 |
Approximately 131 students completed occupational therapy courses in 2010.