New Jersey Occupational Therapist Salaries

By Susan Maphis, allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 15 2010

Salary for Occupational Therapists in New Jersey

The state of New Jersey ranks second only to California in states paying Occupational Therapists the highest salaries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average national salary for an Occupational Therapist in 2008 was $68,000. Taking the top three cities in New Jersey, the average salary for an Occupational Therapist in that state is $98,600, about 60% higher than the national average.

Princeton, New Jersey Occupational Therapist Salary:  $90,000
Newark, New Jersey Occupational Therapist Salary:  $116,000
Trenton, New Jersey Occupational Therapist Salary:  $90,000

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Professional Organizations for Occupational Therapists in New Jersey

• New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association (NJOTA): Existing to promote excellence among occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants in the state of New Jersey, this organization holds educational workshops, helps OTs and OTAs network with one another, and provides continuing educational opportunities. Through its website, it also keeps members informed of news in the field and any changes in licensing requirements.

New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association
P.O. Box 401
Summit, NJ 07902
1-888-80NJOTA
www.njota.org

• American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA): Representing approximately 40,000 Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, and students, this national organization was started  in 1917. Becoming a member of  this organization will give you the the chance to be in contact with fellow OTs/OTAs, to find continuing education courses necessary to keeping your license up-to-date, and to stay on top of any changes in the law and/or regulations regarding Occupational Therapy via newsletters and journals.

American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
4720 Montgomery Lane
PO Box 31220
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
(301) 652-2682
www.aota.org