Career Outlook for Occupational Therapy Assistants
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The overall job outlook for Occupational Therapy Assistant careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 32.76 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 5.46 percent per year. Demand for Occupational Therapy Assistants is expected to go up, with an expected 6,880 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 3.10 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Occupational Therapy Assistants in the following states
Ohio | 2,490 |
California | 2,030 |
Texas | 1,950 |
New York | 1,950 |
Pennsylvania | 1,940 |
Illinois | 1,420 |
Florida | 1,290 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Occupational Therapy Assistants
Montana | 30 |
South Dakota | 40 |
Hawaii | 50 |
Idaho | 70 |
Delaware | 70 |
North Dakota | 90 |
Utah | 100 |