Median pay$40,160$19.31 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $39,160
Middle half earn$35,340 – $42,820Top 10%: $53,540+
Jobs900.92× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Aide 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 | $35,340 | $16.99 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
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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 therapy aide make in Massachusetts?
Occupational Therapy Aides in Massachusetts earned a median of $40,160 a year ($19.31 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $39,160. The middle half earned $35,340 to $42,820.
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.