SOC 31-2011
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ30/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ47,910
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$68K
$49K โ $87K
Projected Growth
๐+19.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค61/100
High exposure
๐ก Occupational Therapy Assistants face a risk score of 30/100 โ 14 points below the national average of 44. With 61/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $68K ($22K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 30/100, Occupational Therapy Assistants faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 47,910 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in compassionate hands-on patient care and comfort and responding to unpredictable patient emergencies to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Occupational Therapy Assistants?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Administrative automation of health records management
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Compassionate hands-on patient care and comfort
Responding to unpredictable patient emergencies
Adapting to individual patient emotional needs
Building rapport with patients and families
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.
Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.
Report to supervisors, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior.
Implement, or assist occupational therapists with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently.
Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
๐ป Technology Skills
Accounting software
Medical software
Computer based training software
Action games
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology
Education and Training
English Language
Therapy and Counseling
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 64% |
| Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides | 23 | $62K | 79% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 61% |