31203 economic 2025-2027
Cape Breton Good
Canada Good
Occupational therapists in Cape Breton
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$30.71
/hr
Typical
$41.51
/hr
Experienced
$47.10
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for occupational therapists (NOC 31203) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about occupational therapists in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Occupational therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 64%
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 16%