Will AI replace occupational therapy assistants?AI replacement risk 15% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$72,300
25th–75th pct. $61,710–$79,160
Top pay (est.)
$116,700
Top 10% $89,780
Pay in 5 years
$85,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$102,000est.
$87,700–$118,400
Outlook score
80/100
★★★★☆ Excellent
AI replacement risk
15%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+21.5%
8,100 openings / yr
Will AI replace Occupational Therapy Assistants? AI replacement risk
15%
Very low
Ranked #69 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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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 Therapy Assistants
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Assisting and Caring for OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsHandling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesThinking Creatively
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (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.