Occupational therapists in the United States earn on average $83,200 per year. In Canada, the average pay stands at C$61,328 (about $46,845 USD) and the range of pay in the United Kingdom runs from £27,603 (about $36,126 USD) to 41,373 ($51,517 USD). An occupational therapist salary in Australia is similar. Occupational therapists in Australia earn about […]

A child psychiatrist provides diagnosis and treatment for children with psychological, behavior disorders. In the US, child psychiatrists earn an annual salary of about $214,800 compared to around C$300,000 ($231,800 USD) in Canada and about NZ$72,000 ($46,500 USD) in New Zealand. When converted to the US dollar, salaries in Australia and UK are similar at around AU$123,800 […]

A chiropractor uses manipulative treatment and adjustment of the body structure to align joints and restore proper nerve function. In the US, chiropractors earn an annual salary of $60,068 in general.  In the UK, a chiropraactor salary is slightly smaller. UK chiropractors earn around £36,113 (about $47,100 USD). Chiropractors in Australia have a salary about […]

Dental therapists perform services in support of dentists and may undertake certain actions that otherwise would be performed by dentists. These include oral assessments, placement of preformed crowns, educating patients on oral care and making impressions. The mean dental therapist salary stands at $69,430 in the United States, C$71,937 ($55,783 USD) in Canada, and £39,499 […]

A sports massage therapist provides massage techniques and related services for athletes during or after competitions and to treat those who have been injured while competing. In many places, salaries are not reported specifically for sports massage therapists. In the United States, a sports massage therapist enjoys a mean pay a $57,200. The sports massage […]

Behavioral therapy involves the treatment of patients with developmental disabilities, substance abuse and other behavioral issues. Much like ABA therapists, these professionals treat those with autism. Psychotherapists, mental health counselors or cognitive behavior therapists may also describe and identify these professionals. The mean behavioral therapist salary in the United States rests at $34,000 while the […]

Pediatric physical therapy employs exercises and other rehabilitative techniques for children to improve or regain body function. These patients may include those with birth defects, illnesses occurring at birth or during childhood and accidents or other traumatic events. Occupational therapy focuses on enhancing activities of daily life. For some health professionals, these functions may overlap […]

Called in some places aestheticians, medical estheticians and skincare specialists, beauty therapists perform massages, electrolysis and other treatments to improve appearance and the condition of clients’ skin. Their work touches upon both the aesthetics and health of a person. A beauty therapist in the United States can anticipate a mean salary of $31,000. The mean […]

Occupational therapy helps patients battling physical and mental conditions that affect motor skills, play, socialization and speech. Therapists work with these patients to help them regain the ability to handle utensils, walk, eat, groom themselves and hear. Occupational therapist assistants conduct tests or activities under the supervision and in support of occupational therapists. The mean […]

Recreational therapy relies on activities such as games, music, community activities and outings, swimming and other physical activities to treat disabilities and illnesses. Professionals engaged in this work have, depending on the country, the title of diversion therapist, physiotherapist, physical therapist or recreational therapists. In the United States, a recreational therapist salary is around $48,190. In […]