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Professional Trends

Carson Vs. California Occupational Therapy Employment

Carson	3,190
California	10,950

Of the 10,950 occupational therapy professionals employed in California, 3,190 work in Carson. The number of occupational therapy professionals in Carson has grown by 47% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Carson has also increased.

Carson Vs. California Occupational Therapy employment growth

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
9,620	9,770	9,700	10,210	10,950
2,170	2,480	2,580	2,650	3,190

Grey: California
Dark Yellow: Carson

Occupational Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Carson

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$48,520	$52,607	$54,683	$55,853	$56,990
$43,160	$45,390	$47,600	$49,010	$50,240

Light Blue: Occupational Therapy in Carson
Dark Yellow: All Professions in Carson

In Carson, salaries for occupational therapy professionals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $56,990 per year was earned by occupational therapy professionals in Carson. Occupational therapy professionals in Carson made a yearly average salary of $48,520, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Carson.

Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Carson

10th percentile	$38,130
25th percentile	$49,273
50th percentile	$58,453
75th percentile	$66,247
90th percentile	$73,380

Occupational therapy professionals in Carson make a median yearly salary of $58,453. The difference in pay between the occupational therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 92%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $38,130 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $73,380 per year.

Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Carson

Occupational Therapy	$56,990
Clinical Psychology	$65,668
Sports Psychology	$75,820
School Psychology	$75,820
Psychology	$82,405
Forensic Psychology	$82,405
Sociology	$88,280

Occupational therapy professional salaries in Carson are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Occupational Therapy schools in Carson

There is only one accredited occupational therapy school in the city. Many of Carson's occupational therapy professionals are graduates of this school.

Occupational Therapy Programs Offered In Carson

associate	0
bachelor	0
master	1
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	1

Carson's occupational therapy school offers one occupational therapy degree and certificate program.

Student Completed Occupational Therapy Degrees In Carson

associate	0
bachelor	0
master	54
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	54

In 2010 approximately 54 students graduated from occupational therapy courses.

Occupational Therapy Faculty Salaries in Carson, California

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