31203 economic 2025-2027
Vancouver Island and Coast Moderate
Canada Good
Occupational therapists in Vancouver Island and Coast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$33.33
/hr
Typical
$50.00
/hr
Experienced
$52.42
/hr
Average: $46.49/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational therapists (NOC 31203) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about occupational therapists in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Occupational therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 86%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%