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 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 |
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| Illinois |
5,961 Large |
& |
8.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
387 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
121 Small |
& |
7.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
113 Small |
& |
-0.9% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,541 Medium |
& |
10.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
174 Few |
| Decatur Area |
51 Small |
& |
3.9% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
262 Medium |
& |
8.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Du Page County |
620 Medium |
& |
0.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
33 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
114 Small |
& |
18.4% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
47 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
113 Small |
& |
9.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Lake County |
285 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| McHenry County |
109 Small |
& |
11.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
124 Medium |
& |
8.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
113 Small |
& |
4.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
275 Medium |
& |
1.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
103 Small |
& |
-1.9% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
77 Small |
& |
5.2% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
171 Medium |
& |
4.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
106 Medium |
& |
5.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
130 Small |
& |
0.8% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
165 Medium |
& |
-1.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
32 Small |
& |
3.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
290 Medium |
& |
29.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| United States |
150,500 Medium |
& |
11.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
9,800 Few |