31203 economic 2025-2027
Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie Good
Canada Good
Occupational therapists in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$32.95
/hr
Typical
$44.81
/hr
Experienced
$50.93
/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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 530 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): 82%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%