Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Massachusetts
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$75,040$36.08 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$58,870 – $79,510Top 10%: $82,180+
Jobs1,4101.18× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant 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 | $75,300 | $36.20 | 850 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $67,300 | $32.36 | 440 |
| Worcester, MA | $76,570 | $36.81 | 180 |
| Springfield, MA | $64,250 | $30.89 | 120 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $75,170 | $36.14 | 50 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $75,040 | $36.08 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Georgia · $75,920 Colorado · $75,340 New Jersey · $74,960 Virginia · $74,960 South Carolina · $73,740 Arizona · $73,490
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 assistant make in Massachusetts?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Massachusetts earned a median of $75,040 a year ($36.08 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $58,870 to $79,510.
Where in Massachusetts do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Worcester, MA at $76,570.
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.