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Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists in Massachusetts

Low vision therapists, orientation and mobility specialists, and vision rehabilitation therapists help people with visual impairments adapt to daily activities and maintain independence. They work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and private practices, teaching skills like computer use, home management, and mobility techniques to improve clients' functioning. In Massachusetts the median pay is $100,930 a year, 1% above the national median of $100,330.

$100,930median pay in Massachusetts, per year
$83,960–$110,180middle half earn
6,510employed in Massachusetts
$100,330U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessInstructingService OrientationWriting

Knowledge areas

English LanguageEducation and TrainingPsychologyTransportationCustomer and Personal ServiceTherapy and Counseling

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Licenses and training in Massachusetts

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O*NET-SOC 29-1122.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts, annual.