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Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

Median Salary
96,370
Job Outlook
+21%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

49%

Private not for profit

26%

State and local government

15%

Self-employed

8%

Federal Government

2%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of occupational therapists is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 9,800 openings for occupational therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$41,600

10%

$96,370

Median

$112,390

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    56%

  • Post baccalaureate

    21%

  • Bachelor's degree

    17%

  • Post-master's certificate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Education and Training
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Psychology
  • Therapy and Counseling

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.