Job prospects Thai Massage Therapist in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Massage therapists" in the Moncton–Richibucto Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Massage therapists in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 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.
  • Demand for this occupation should remain steady due to the province's growing and aeging population.
  • In order to practice massage therapy in New Brunswick, massage therapists must complete an accredited massage therapy program and pass the Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists (ANBMT) certification exam.
  • Liability insurance is generally required while practicing in New Brunswick.
  • Self-employment is very common in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Massage therapists in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 92%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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