Occupational Therapist salary in Massachusetts
What occupational therapists earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$100,930$48.53 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$83,960 – $110,180Top 10%: $127,380+
Jobs6,5101.71× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $101,940 | $49.01 | 4,790 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $98,000 | $47.11 | 1,130 |
| Worcester, MA | $98,300 | $47.26 | 790 |
| Springfield, MA | $96,450 | $46.37 | 390 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $102,900 | $49.47 | 170 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $95,820 | $46.07 | 100 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $99,570 | $47.87 | 90 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $102,110 | $49.09 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Connecticut · $102,440 Delaware · $102,130 South Carolina · $101,130 Virginia · $100,710 Rhode Island · $100,040 Illinois · $99,700
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Massachusetts?
Occupational Therapists in Massachusetts earned a median of $100,930 a year ($48.53 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $83,960 to $110,180.
Where in Massachusetts do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Barnstable Town, MA at $102,900.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.