31-2012.00

Occupational Therapy Aides

Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment room.

3.8OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is relatively safe from AI

Safer than 32% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 27% probability of automation for this role
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32%
of jobs safer
690
jobs riskier than this
+2.5%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Occupational therapy aides assist licensed OTs with patient preparation, equipment setup, and administrative tasks in clinical settings — the lower-complexity support functions that are more susceptible to AI and administrative automation than direct therapy. Documentation software can handle scheduling and progress note templates, reducing some administrative aide functions. Through 2027, OT aide positions face gentle headcount pressure as software handles more coordination tasks, though direct patient-handling assistance requires human presence and cannot be automated.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$37,370
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+2.5%
As fast as average
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →