Occupational Therapy Schools In Idaho
In Idaho, there are 3 accredited schools where occupational therapy classes faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the occupational therapy academic community in Idaho, and the future trends in occupational therapy training at the following levels:
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Professional Trends
Idaho Vs. National Occupational Therapy Employment
| Idaho | 620 |
| National | 135,200 |
Of all of the occupational therapy professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Idaho.
Employment Growth for Occupational therapy professionals In Idaho
| 510 | 550 | 530 | 490 | 620 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of occupational therapy professionals is growing in Idaho. 110 more occupational therapy professionals were working in Idaho in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of occupational therapy has grown by 22% in Idaho. This growth 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 Idaho
| $39,425 | $48,100 | $33,550 | $45,920 | $44,023 |
| $39,304 | $39,293 | $42,361 | $42,993 | $44,477 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Occupational Therapy
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Idaho, as the number of occupational therapy professionals is growing, the salaries earned by occupational therapy professionals are increasing. In 2006 occupational therapy professionals made a mean salary of $39,425 per year, and in 2010 they made $44,023 per year.
Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Idaho
10th percentile |
$29,773 |
25th percentile |
$39,433 |
50th percentile |
$44,517 |
75th percentile |
$50,633 |
90th percentile |
$56,687 |
This represents a 10% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Idaho state, within the field of occupational therapy, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid occupational therapy professionals earn 90% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Idaho
Clinical Psychology |
$63,618 |
Forensic Psychology |
$74,670 |
Occupational Therapy |
$44,023 |
Psychology |
$74,670 |
School Psychology |
$65,360 |
Sociology |
$57,705 |
Sports Psychology |
$65,360 |
In Idaho, occupational therapy professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Occupational Therapy programs available for each degree type for all schools in Idaho
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
As the number of occupational therapy professionals is increasing in Idaho state, the number of students graduating from the 3 accredited occupational therapy schools in Idaho state is also increasing. In Idaho, there were 5 graduates in 2006. And there were 9 graduates from occupational therapy courses in 2010.
This represents a 80% increase in the number of occupational therapy degree or certificate school graduates in Idaho state. 50% of these graduates received a associate's degree in occupational therapy.