The job outlook for Occupational Therapists is considered Above Average because:

1. Employment grew at an average rate.

2. Hourly wages ($26.27) are above the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is also above average.

3. The unemployment rate (4%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).

1. What is a day in the life of a Occupational Therapists like?
   Occupational therapists perform some or all of the following duties: A. Analyse clients' capabilities and... more
2. What education do you need to become a Occupational Therapists?
   1. You must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy including supervised fieldwork from an... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Occupational Therapists?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Above Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be above... more
4. How much does a Occupational Therapists make?
   The average hourly wages for Occupational Therapists is $26.27/HR, which is above average for occupations in the... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Occupational Therapists"?
   4% of Occupational Therapists are unemployed. This rate is above the average for professionnal occupations. more
6. How many Occupational Therapists are employed part-time?
   20% of Occupational Therapists are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 12,000 workers employed in these... more
7. How many Occupational Therapists are self-employed?
   Roughly 7% of Occupational Therapists are self-employed. This is considered Average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Occupational Therapists?
   The younger-than-average age (38) of worker will likely result in a below-average retirement rate to 2009. more