Therapists, All Other

Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.

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BLS projects U.S. employment for Therapists, All Other to increase by 12.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 56,100 to 63,200 jobs. Its estimate of 3,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($77,930), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.

Base employment (2024)

56,100

Projected employment (2034)

63,200

Projected change (2024–2034)

13%

Annual openings (projected average)

3,600

Pay & Preparation
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$77,930

Bachelor's degree

None

None

Essential Skills

Social Perceptiveness (4.25/5) • Social Perceptiveness (4.25/5) • Active Listening (4.12/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Monitoring (4/5)

O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.

BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.

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