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Professional Trends

Delaware Vs. National Occupational Therapy Employment

Delaware	410
National	135,200

Of all of the occupational therapy professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Delaware.

Employment Growth for Occupational therapy professionals In Delaware

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
690	340	300	390	410

Yellow: Actual Values

In Delaware, occupational therapy is a shrinking field. 280 less occupational therapy professionals were working in Delaware in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Delaware, this field has shrunk by 41% in four years. This decline is faster than the national trend for occupational therapy professionals which shows a 13% increase in the number of occupational therapy professionals working around the nation.

Occupational Therapy VS. All Professions salaries in Delaware

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$45,860	$53,725	$56,085	$61,975	$50,687
$46,948	$48,366	$50,236	$51,531	$51,081

Light Blue: Occupational Therapy
Dark Yellow: All Professions

In Delaware, as the number of occupational therapy professionals is declining, the salaries earned by occupational therapy professionals are increasing. Occupational therapy professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $45,860 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $50,687 in 2010.

Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Delaware

10th percentile	$37,003
25th percentile	$42,790
50th percentile	$50,940
75th percentile	$58,270
90th percentile	$65,920

Thus, occupational therapy professionals' salaries grew by 10% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Delaware state, within the field of occupational therapy, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid occupational therapy professionals earn 78% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Delaware

Clinical Psychology	$55,070
Forensic Psychology	$75,250
Occupational Therapy	$50,687
Psychology	$75,250
School Psychology	$75,250
Sports Psychology	$75,250

In Delaware, occupational therapy professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Occupational Therapy programs available for each degree type for all schools in Delaware

associate	2
bachelor	0
master	0
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	2

The number of students graduating from the 2 accredited occupational therapy schools in Delaware is increasing. In 2006 there were 12 occupational therapy graduates from occupational therapy courses in Delaware and in 2010 there were 18 graduates.

This represents a 50% increase in the number of occupational therapy degree or certificate school graduates in Delaware state. Most of these graduates, or 100%, earned an associate's degree in occupational therapy.

Occupational Therapy Faculty Salaries in Delaware

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