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Also known as:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA, Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistants

The overall job outlook for Occupational Therapy Assistant careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 104.69 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 6.54 percent per year. Demand for Occupational Therapy Assistants is expected to go up, with an expected 20,760 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 5.40 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!

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TOP STATES

There are currently more Occupational Therapy Assistants in the following states

Ohio 4,380
Texas 3,790
Florida 3,180
New York 2,620
Illinois 2,340
Pennsylvania 2,190
California 2,160
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BOTTOM STATES

The states below have the least number of filled positions for Occupational Therapy Assistants

Montana
30
District of Columbia
30
Vermont
30
Puerto Rico
50
Hawaii
70
South Dakota
100
North Dakota
110
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