Occupational Therapy Schools
In Springfield, Massachusetts
The city of Springfield has 3 schools where occupational therapy faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the occupational therapy academic community in Springfield, and the future trends. Academia in occupational therapy includes occupational therapy training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy
- Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
Statistics
Professional Trends
Springfield Vs. Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Employment
| Springfield | 530 |
| Massachusetts | 6,060 |
Exactly 530 of the 6,060 occupational therapy professionals employed in Massachusetts, work in Springfield. There has been a 15% growth in the number of occupational therapy professionals in Springfield between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for occupational therapy professionals in Springfield has increased, overall employment in Springfield has also increased.
Springfield Vs. Massachusetts Occupational Therapy employment growth
| 5,200 | 5,320 | 5,590 | 5,500 | 6,060 |
| 460 | 420 | 430 | 470 | 530 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Springfield
Occupational Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Springfield
| $42,990 | $52,040 | $52,595 | $52,007 | $53,853 |
| $39,790 | $40,910 | $42,280 | $43,250 | $44,520 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Occupational Therapy in Springfield
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Springfield
In Springfield, salaries for occupational therapy professionals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $53,853 per year was earned by occupational therapy professionals in Springfield. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for occupational therapy professionals in Springfield was $42,990 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Springfield.
Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Springfield
10th percentile |
$34,210 |
25th percentile |
$41,850 |
50th percentile |
$56,150 |
75th percentile |
$65,290 |
90th percentile |
$72,283 |
Occupational therapy professionals make a median salary of $56,150 per year in Springfield. The difference in pay between the occupational therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 111%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $34,210 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $72,283 per year.
Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Springfield
Occupational Therapy |
$53,853 |
Clinical Psychology |
$65,743 |
Sociology |
$67,830 |
Psychology |
$85,870 |
Forensic Psychology |
$85,870 |
Sports Psychology |
$90,440 |
School Psychology |
$90,440 |
Occupational therapy professional salaries in Springfield are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Occupational Therapy schools in Springfield
Many of Springfield's occupational therapy professionals are graduates of one of the 3 accredited occupational therapy schools in the city.
Occupational Therapy Programs Offered In Springfield
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
There are a total of 4 degree and certificate programs in occupational therapy offered by Springfield's occupational therapy schools.
Student Completed Occupational Therapy Degrees In Springfield
associate |
5 |
bachelor |
11 |
master |
38 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 54 |
Approximately 54 students graduated from occupational therapy courses in 2010.