Career Outlook for Recreational Therapists
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The overall job outlook for Recreational Therapist careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 9.63 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 1.61 percent per year. Demand for Recreational Therapists is expected to go up, with an expected 5,870 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 3.52 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Recreational Therapists in the following states
New York | 2,350 |
Pennsylvania | 1,760 |
Illinois | 1,280 |
Massachusetts | 880 |
California | 840 |
Michigan | 820 |
Missouri | 710 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Recreational Therapists
Alaska | 40 |
South Dakota | 40 |
New Hampshire | 50 |
Nevada | 60 |
Delaware | 60 |
Vermont | 60 |
Hawaii | 60 |