The job market for occupational therapy assistants in the United States

There are currently an estimated 45,100 occupational therapy assistants in the United States. The occupational therapy assistant job market is expected to grow by 24.2% between 2022 and 2032.

How employable are occupational therapy assistants?

CareerExplorer rates occupational therapy assistants 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 19,600 occupational therapy assistants. That number is based on 10,900 additional occupational therapy assistants, and the retirement of 8,700 existing occupational therapy assistants.

What’s the supply of occupational therapy assistants?

The occupational therapy assistant industry is concentrated in Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania

Occupational Therapy Assistant job market by state