Median annual wages of occupational therapists were $66,780 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $55,090 and $81,290. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,820, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $98,310. Median annual wages in the industries employing the largest numbers of occupational therapists in May 2008 were:
| Home health care services | $74,510 |
| Nursing care facilities | 72,790 |
| Offices of other health care practitioners | 69,360 |
| General medical and surgical hospitals | 68,100 |
| Elementary and secondary schools | 60,020 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
