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
- Nursing homes
- Government
Outlook
Demand for this career will be greater than average. The growth of the aging population will increase the need for art therapists. Rehabilitation, home health care, and programs for those with disabilities will create the most jobs.
This career is small so the total number of job openings will be low. However, some openings will occur as current therapists retire or leave this career for other reasons. Those with a bachelor's degree and certification will have the best prospects.
Art Therapists (CIS 100572)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
742 Small |
& |
8.0% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
57 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
376 Small |
& |
9.8% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
30 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
27 Very small |
& |
7.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Du Page County |
57 Very small |
& |
3.5% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
13 Very small |
& |
23.1% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
25 Very small |
& |
8.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| McHenry County |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
15 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
14 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
29 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
8 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
19 Very small |
& |
10.5% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
22 Very small |
& |
-4.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
26 Very small |
& |
19.2% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| United States |
42,300 Small |
& |
12.3% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
3,200 Very few |