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 |
2,230 Small |
& |
25.7% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
401 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
37 Very small |
& |
13.5% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
37 Very small |
& |
5.4% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
923 Small |
& |
20.0% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
157 Few |
| Decatur Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
92 Small |
& |
31.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Du Page County |
297 Small |
& |
42.4% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
62 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
56 Small |
& |
25.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
31 Very small |
& |
6.5% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Lake County |
93 Small |
& |
16.1% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| McHenry County |
42 Very small |
& |
19.0% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
39 Very small |
& |
28.2% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
34 Very small |
& |
17.6% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
82 Small |
& |
29.3% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
32 Very small |
& |
28.1% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
26 Very small |
& |
19.2% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
62 Very small |
& |
17.7% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
57 Small |
& |
28.1% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
36 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
59 Small |
& |
33.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
154 Small |
& |
51.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| United States |
49,200 Small |
& |
19.3% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
7,200 Few |