Notes on employment for Occupational therapists

  • Employment is projected to increase faster than the average, as rapid growth in the number of middle-aged and elderly individuals increases the demand for therapeutic services.
  • A bachelor�s degree in occupational therapy is the minimum educational requirement; beginning in 2007, however, a master�s degree or higher will be required.
  • Occupational therapists are increasingly taking on supervisory roles.
  • More than a quarter of occupational therapists work part time.




More information on Occupational therapists from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Occupational therapists occupation
Number of Occupational therapists in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Occupational therapists
Working conditions for Occupational therapists
Significant points for Occupational therapists
Training requirements for Occupational therapists



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