Occupational Therapy Aides

Minimal Risk
19%

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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
19%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
3.7%
by year 2033
WAGES
$36,970
or $17.77 per hour
Volume
4,430
as of 2023
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JOB SCORE
4.0/10
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Job Score (higher is better):

We rate jobs using four factors. These are:

- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

19% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

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Some very important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Finger Dexterity

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What is the likelihood that Occupational Therapy Aides will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Occupational Therapy Aides' job openings is expected to rise 3.7% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Very low paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Occupational Therapy Aides' was $36,970, or $18 per hour

'Occupational Therapy Aides' were paid 23.1% lower than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 4,430 people employed as 'Occupational Therapy Aides' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 34 thousand people are employed as 'Occupational Therapy Aides'.

Job description

Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment room.

SOC Code: 31-2012.00

Comments (1)

Andres Tobar (Uncertain)
08 Jan 2025 15:04
The technical and support work can be covered with AI models that simulate coaching functions.
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