SOC 31-2012
Occupational Therapy Aides
Risk Score
⚠️43/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥5,000
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$37K
$28K – $66K
Projected Growth
📈+2.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖67/100
High exposure
💡 Occupational Therapy Aides face a risk score of 43/100 — 1 points below the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $37K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 43/100, Occupational Therapy Aides faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 5,000 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in building rapport with patients and families and physical repositioning and mobility assistance to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Occupational Therapy Aides?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Robotic assistance in patient mobility and care
AI-driven vital sign monitoring and alerting
Telehealth reducing in-person support staffing needs
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Building rapport with patients and families
Physical repositioning and mobility assistance
Adapting to individual patient emotional needs
Compassionate hands-on patient care and comfort
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides | 23 | $62K | 70% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 50% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 67% |