Occupational Therapy Schools
In Fairfield, Connecticut

In Fairfield, there is only one occupational therapy school where occupational therapy faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of occupational therapy and occupational therapy education in Fairfield, which includes occupational therapy training at the occupational therapy masters degree level.

Statistics

Professional Trends

Fairfield Vs. Connecticut Occupational Therapy Employment

Fairfield 350
Connecticut 2,310

Of the 2,310 occupational therapy professionals employed in Connecticut, 350 work in Fairfield. Between 2006 and 2010, in Fairfield, there has been a 22% decline in the number of occupational therapy professionals. As the number of occupational therapy professionals in Fairfield has decreased, overall employment in Fairfield has also decreased.

Fairfield Vs. Connecticut Occupational Therapy employment growth

2,430 2,090 2,180 2,150 2,310
450 490 490 360 350
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Connecticut
  • Dark Yellow: Fairfield

Occupational Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Fairfield

$50,020 $51,233 $52,263 $64,885 $67,250
$50,920 $53,050 $55,160 $57,340 $58,310
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Occupational Therapy in Fairfield
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Fairfield

In Fairfield, salaries for occupational therapy professionals have increased. Fairfield occupational therapy professionals made $67,250 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for occupational therapy professionals in Fairfield was $50,020 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of occupational therapy professionals in Fairfield is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Fairfield

10th percentile		 $50,415
25th percentile		 $58,075
50th percentile		 $66,245
75th percentile		 $76,415
90th percentile		 $89,050

Fairfield occupational therapy professionals earn a median yearly salary of $66,245. The difference in pay between the occupational therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 77%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $50,415 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $89,050 per year.

Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Fairfield

Clinical Psychology		 $63,155
Occupational Therapy		 $67,250
Sociology		 $74,750
Sports Psychology		 $80,470
Psychology		 $80,470
Forensic Psychology		 $80,470
School Psychology		 $80,470

On average occupational therapy professionals in Fairfield earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Fairfield.

Educational Trends

Occupational Therapy schools in Fairfield

1

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

Occupational Therapy Programs Offered In Fairfield

associate		 0
bachelor		 0
master		 1
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total1

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

Student Completed Occupational Therapy Degrees In Fairfield

associate		 0
bachelor		 0
master		 22
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total22

Approximately 22 students graduated from occupational therapy courses in 2010.

Occupational Therapy Faculty Salaries in Fairfield, Connecticut

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