The job market for occupational therapist assistants in the United States

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

How employable are occupational therapist assistants?

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

What’s the supply of occupational therapist assistants?

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

Occupational Therapist Assistant job market by state