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Professional Trends

Kentucky Vs. National Occupational Therapy Employment

Kentucky	1,880
National	135,200

Of all of the occupational therapy professionals that work in the US, approximately 1% work in Kentucky state.

Employment Growth for Occupational therapy professionals In Kentucky

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
1,420	1,450	1,360	1,780	1,880

Yellow: Actual Values

In Kentucky, the field of occupational therapy is growing. In 2010 there were 460 more occupational therapy professionals working in Kentucky than there were in 2006. This represents a 32% growth in the field. 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 Kentucky

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$46,787	$48,150	$47,640	$50,490	$52,747
$39,791	$41,432	$43,385	$44,191	$44,977

Light Blue: Occupational Therapy
Dark Yellow: All Professions

In Kentucky, 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 $46,787 per year, and in 2010 they made $52,747 per year.

Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Kentucky

10th percentile	$38,307
25th percentile	$43,957
50th percentile	$51,363
75th percentile	$60,870
90th percentile	$70,363

Thus, there was a 11% growth in occupational therapy professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Kentucky state, within the field of occupational therapy, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid occupational therapy professionals earn 84% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Kentucky

Clinical Psychology	$52,618
Forensic Psychology	$65,850
Occupational Therapy	$52,747
Psychology	$65,850
School Psychology	$54,860
Sociology	$59,390
Sports Psychology	$54,860

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky

associate	4
bachelor	2
master	2
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	8

The number of students graduating from the 6 accredited occupational therapy schools in Kentucky is decreasing. In 2006, 182 students graduated from occupational therapy courses in Kentucky. And in 2010, 152 students graduated.

There was a decrease in the number of occupational therapy school degree or certificate graduates in Kentucky by 16%. Most of these graduates, or 50%, earned a associate's degree in occupational therapy.

Occupational Therapy Faculty Salaries in Kentucky

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