Job prospects Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

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

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