Will AI replace occupational therapists?AI replacement risk 19% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$100,330
25th–75th pct. $82,510–$116,670
Top pay (est.)
$171,500
Top 10% $131,950
Pay in 5 years
$119,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$141,500est.
$121,700–$164,300
Outlook score
73/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
19%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+14.8%
10K openings / yr
Will AI replace Occupational Therapists? AI replacement risk
19%
Very low
Ranked #116 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high
How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Occupational Therapists
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Assisting and Caring for OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsThinking CreativelyMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsHandling and Moving ObjectsCoaching and Developing Others
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.