The job market for occupational therapists in the United States

There are currently an estimated 139,600 occupational therapists in the United States. The occupational therapist job market is expected to grow by 11.5% between 2022 and 2032.

How employable are occupational therapists?

CareerExplorer rates occupational therapists with a B employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 18,500 occupational therapists. That number is based on 16,000 additional occupational therapists, and the retirement of 2,500 existing occupational therapists.

What’s the supply of occupational therapists?

The occupational therapist industry is concentrated in California, Texas, New York

Occupational Therapist job market by state