Careers · Occupational Therapy Aides · District of Columbia
Occupational Therapy Aides in District of Columbia
Occupational therapy aides assist occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants by performing delegated tasks that support patient treatment. They work in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, clinics, and other healthcare settings In District of Columbia the median pay is $39,620 a year, 1% above the national median of $39,160.
$39,620median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$39,620–$45,840middle half earn
$39,160U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Service OrientationSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingMonitoringReading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
Therapy and CounselingEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyComputers and ElectronicsEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Occupational Therapy Aides.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Occupational Therapy Aides pay in other states
North Carolina · $66,190New York · $46,220Washington · $45,890Nebraska · $44,980Connecticut · $44,840New Jersey · $44,470California · $43,480New Mexico · $43,170Massachusetts · $40,160Colorado · $40,110
Related occupations
Occupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapist AssistantsPhysical Therapist AidesHome Health AidesPersonal Care AidesNursing AssistantsOrderliesPsychiatric Aides
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against occupational therapy aides and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 31-2012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.