Occupational Therapy Schools
In Washington DC
In Washington, 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 Washington, which includes occupational therapy training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy
- Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
Statistics
Professional Trends
Washington DC Vs. Washington DC Occupational Therapy Employment
| Washington DC | 1,170 |
| Washington DC | 190 |
Exactly 1,170 of Washington DC's 190 occupational therapy professionals work in Washington. The number of occupational therapy professionals in Washington has shrunk by 3% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of occupational therapy professionals in Washington has decreased, overall employment in Washington has increased.
Washington DC Vs. Washington DC Occupational Therapy employment growth
| 460 | 490 | 80 | 190 | 190 |
| 1,210 | 1,350 | 1,170 | 1,230 | 1,170 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington DC
- Dark Yellow: Washington DC
Occupational Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Washington DC
| $44,580 | $45,650 | $50,777 | $54,833 | $58,353 |
| $52,980 | $54,840 | $57,620 | $60,090 | $62,300 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Occupational Therapy in Washington DC
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Washington DC
As the number of occupational therapy professionals in Washington has shrunk, salaries for occupational therapy professionals have increased. Washington occupational therapy professionals made $58,353 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for occupational therapy professionals in Washington was $44,580 per year. The growth in the salary of occupational therapy professionals in Washington is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Washington DC
10th percentile |
$38,107 |
25th percentile |
$46,750 |
50th percentile |
$55,707 |
75th percentile |
$69,020 |
90th percentile |
$86,570 |
Occupational therapy professionals in Washington make a median yearly salary of $55,707. The 10% of occupational therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $38,107 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $86,570 per year.
Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Washington DC
Organizational Psychology |
$0 |
Occupational Therapy |
$58,353 |
Clinical Psychology |
$71,393 |
School Psychology |
$75,260 |
Sports Psychology |
$75,260 |
Sociology |
$85,455 |
Psychology |
$88,510 |
Forensic Psychology |
$88,510 |
Occupational therapy professional salaries in Washington are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Occupational Therapy schools in Washington DC
Many of Washington's occupational therapy professionals are graduates of the only accredited occupational therapy school in the city.
Occupational Therapy Programs Offered In Washington DC
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Washington's occupational therapy school offers one occupational therapy degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Occupational Therapy Degrees In Washington DC
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
18 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 18 |
In 2010 approximately 18 students graduated from occupational therapy courses.