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How much do orientation mobility jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for orientation mobility in the United States is $85,472.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an orientation mobility job?

An Orientation and Mobility (O&M) job involves teaching individuals who are blind or visually impaired how to navigate their environments safely and independently. O&M specialists assess a person's needs and provide training in using mobility aids like white canes, guide dogs, or electronic travel devices. They also instruct in spatial awareness, route planning, and indoor and outdoor travel techniques. These professionals work in schools, rehabilitation centers, or community programs to help clients gain confidence in independent travel.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the orientation mobility position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, you need specialized training in orientation and mobility instruction, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree and applicable certification such as ACVREP COMS. Familiarity with adaptive technology, mobility aids (like canes or GPS devices), and educational assessment tools is important. Strong interpersonal communication, patience, and problem-solving skills distinguish outstanding professionals in this field. These competencies are crucial for effectively teaching individuals with visual impairments how to navigate safely and independently in diverse environments.

What are the main challenges faced by orientation mobility specialists in their daily work?

Orientation and Mobility Specialists often encounter the challenge of adapting their instruction to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of individuals with visual impairments, which may include children, adults, or seniors. Each client may require specialized lesson planning, creative problem-solving, and consistent encouragement to build confidence and independence. Additionally, working in a variety of environments—indoors, outdoors, urban, or rural—means specialists must be flexible and prepared for unexpected situations. Teamwork with teachers, rehabilitation staff, and families is also essential to ensure holistic support for each learner.

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Infographic showing various Orientation Mobility job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,472 per year, or $41.1 per hour.

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

The Maryland School for the Blind

Nottingham, MD • On-site

$50K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Maryland School for the Blind has two openings for Orientation & Mobility Specialist, as soon as this school year!
***Now offering a $2500 retention bonus!***
New grads, seasoned COMS, and anyone in between are encouraged to apply!
SUMMARY : With supervision, provides Orientation and Mobility services to children birth - 21 years of age and/or adult clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
  1. Evaluates, develops educational programs based on Orientation and Mobility (O&M) curriculum, implements instruction, monitors and reports on student (IEP) O&M programs on and off campus throughout the State of Maryland.
  2. Conducts in-service training programs on individual and group basis and disseminates O&M information to others.
  3. Acts as an active department member, sharing responsibilities and workload.
  4. Participates in necessary school and student meetings and completes related paperwork, adhering to established deadlines, using proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.
  5. Transports students in personal vehicle to training sites.
  6. Stands and walks frequently, for lengthy periods of time; pushes and pulls in excess of 100 pounds and lifts up to 50 pounds without assistance; physically handles and assists other persons in the performance of daily living activities.
  7. Speaks clearly and effectively with students, parents and colleagues.
  8. Evaluate and teach all forms of public transportation.

CONDITIONS:
Equipment Used: A variety of canes and adaptive mobility devices, a variety of low vision devices, iPad, smartphones & apps, recording systems, GPS devices, Braille writer, map making equipment, vehicle, keyboard/computer equipment.
Performance Standard: Must assume 100% commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary service delivery model. Must assume 100% commitment to work with parents. Must also assure compliance with all health, safety, and program standards.
Work Environment: Multiple indoor and outdoor environments on and off campus with varying sound, lighting, and temperature conditions.
Work Schedule: 35 day/evening hours per week with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break; flextime within the workday is frequently required. This position follows the standard ten-month school schedule (with the additional requirement to cover summer programming, if needed).
Pay Rate: $50,143 - $101,182 (30 hour per week position) or $60,000 - $119,522 (35 hour per week position) and commensurate with education & experience, in keeping with the MSB Teachers & Related Service Providers Pay Scale. Relocation reimbursement available for qualified candidates, as well as a retention bonus of $2500 after one year of service.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS :
  1. Requires a minimum of O&M Certification by a recognized University Program or Bachelor's Degree in O&M; is ACVREP certified or certifiable* in the field of Orientation & Mobility. (*ACVREP Certification must be obtained by the beginning of the 2nd year.)
  2. Comprehensive knowledge of O&M techniques and teaching approaches and their application to the instruction of students with multiple disabilities and visual impairments/blindness.
  3. General knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye including eye diseases and conditions.
  4. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required. Business insurance is required within first month of employment.

After six months in this position, the employee is required to have:
  1. General knowledge and application of departmental responsibilities, philosophies, and expectations.
  2. General knowledge and application of MSB related paperwork.
  3. Comprehensive knowledge of assigned students' O&M program needs.
  4. Certification in TCI and First Aid/CPR (provided by MSB).
  5. Ability to cope with problems in the focused area of responsibility, and to determine when to refer non-routine problems to supervisor.

Salary Description
$50,143-$119,522

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