Skip over navigation
mySkills myFuture Start Page

Compare Physical Therapists &

Occupational Therapy Assistants

United States

Choose a Location

Within

Distance

Comparison

Physical Therapists

Occupational Therapy...

1 2 3

Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Physical Therapists
$79,900 $79,900
Occupational Therapy Assistants
$53,200 $53,200

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

View Additional Similar Skills & Knowledge

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Hide Additional Similar Skills & Knowledge

Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Doctoral or professional degree

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

License required in some states

License required in some states

certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

10 related certifications

10 related certifications

Find Certifications