Career Outlook for Occupational Therapy Aides

Also known as:  Certified Occupational Rehabilitation Aide, Occupational Rehabilitation Aide, Occupational Therapist Aide, OT Aide, Rehabilitation Services Aide
The overall job outlook for Occupational Therapy Aid careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly increased by 37.02 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 6.17 percent per year. Demand for Occupational Therapy Aides is expected to go up, with an expected 3,020 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 5.26 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Occupational Therapy Aides in the following states
California 790
Texas 550
Massachusetts 500
Illinois 490
Pennsylvania 440
New York 370
Florida 310
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Occupational Therapy Aides
Puerto Rico 30
Nebraska 30
New Hampshire 30
Utah 40
Kansas 40
District of Columbia 50
Mississippi 50