Care & Presence
Occupational Therapist
Recovery is personal, not generic.
AI Risk Score: 3/10
Score is our body/liability/scarcity rubric, calibrated against public AI-exposure research.
Data last reviewed: 2026-02-25
What you actually do
Help patients regain functional abilities through tailored therapy plans and direct coaching.
Why AI does not easily replace it
Progress assessment and therapeutic relationships are embodied, contextual, and licensed.
What it pays
$76,000 - $118,000
BLS OOH: Occupational Therapists (May 2024 pay)
Salary benchmark year: 2024
How to get in
Master’s or doctorate + NBCOT exam + state license.
Estimated time to entry: ~72 months (path-dependent).
State-by-state training and licensing links
Where demand is growing
Aging demographics and rehab demand sustain hiring.
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