Occupation is in demand.
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:
- Occupational therapists' and other medical professionals' offices
- Nursing homes and rehabilitation centers
- Hospitals
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow significantly. This is due to the growth of the aging population. Older adults are more prone to conditions such as arthritis that impact daily activities. Occupational therapist assistants will be needed to help occupational therapists with these patients.
Job prospects will be best in career therapy offices and other health care settings.
Occupational Therapist Assistants (CIS 100392)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
2,334 Medium |
& |
23.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
376 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
38 Very small |
& |
13.2% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
38 Very small |
& |
15.8% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Cook County |
926 Small |
& |
31.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
160 Few |
| Decatur Area |
14 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
102 Small |
& |
26.5% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Du Page County |
307 Small |
& |
4.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
40 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
49 Very small |
& |
44.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
17 Very small |
& |
17.6% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
37 Very small |
& |
27.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Lake County |
109 Small |
& |
11.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| McHenry County |
48 Very small |
& |
33.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
41 Very small |
& |
26.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
41 Very small |
& |
9.8% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
95 Small |
& |
2.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
38 Very small |
& |
7.9% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
27 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
61 Very small |
& |
13.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
54 Small |
& |
29.6% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
36 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
70 Small |
& |
7.1% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
154 Small |
& |
60.4% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| United States |
47,500 Small |
& |
22.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
7,200 Few |