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Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
Outlook
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Stable Growth rate is estimated to be 14%
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Job Openings
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10 estimated annual job openings
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Employment
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70 were employed in this occupation
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National Earnings
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
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National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +14%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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very small occupation
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This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 3,500 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Much faster than average growth
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Older adults are more prone than young people to conditions and ailments, such as arthritis and strokes, that may affect the ability to do everyday activities. Occupational therapy assistants and aides will be needed to help occupational therapists in caring for these patients. Occupational therapy also will continue to be used to treat children and young adults with developmental disabilities, such as autism.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Health care and social assistance (NAICS620000) (94.9%)
- Hospitals (NAICS622000) (36.9%)
- Offices of other health practitioners (NAICS621300) (30.2%)
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS622100) (22.8%)
- Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (NAICS622300) (13.8%)
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS623000) (12.5%)
- Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (NAICS623100) (10.9%)
- Offices of physicians (NAICS621100) (6.1%)
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