The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Hospitals
- Occupational therapists' and other medical professionals' offices
- Nursing and personal care facilities
- Home health care companies
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow much faster than average. This is due to the increase in the aging population. Occupational therapists can help older people stay active and help those with various diseases and illnesses such as Alzheimer's.
Job prospects will be best in career therapy offices and other health care settings.
Occupational Therapists (CIS 100141)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
6,795 Large |
& |
7.7% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
434 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
137 Small |
& |
5.8% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
132 Small |
& |
-1.5% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,009 Large |
& |
6.1% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
186 Few |
| Decatur Area |
49 Small |
& |
4.1% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
298 Medium |
& |
8.7% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Du Page County |
676 Medium |
& |
15.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
49 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
133 Small |
& |
10.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
49 Small |
& |
-2.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
120 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Lake County |
309 Medium |
& |
10.7% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| McHenry County |
109 Small |
& |
14.7% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
133 Medium |
& |
4.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
122 Small |
& |
9.8% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
301 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
111 Small |
& |
1.8% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
90 Small |
& |
4.4% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
220 Medium |
& |
2.7% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
109 Medium |
& |
11.9% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
159 Medium |
& |
-3.1% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
171 Medium |
& |
8.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
35 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
309 Medium |
& |
23.9% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| United States |
160,000 Medium |
& |
13.8% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
10,200 Few |