verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Occupational Therapist Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$84,310/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.53/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
1,120
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$86,873 #50 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Maine, explained

Occupational therapists in Maine earn a median of $84,310 per year ($40.53 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $63,750, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $114,100. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $84,310 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $84,310 is worth about $86,873 in national buying power — ranking Maine #50 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,750
$30.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$84,310
$40.53/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$114,100
$54.86/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $84,310 $86,873
New Hampshire $83,900 $80,545 +$410

Occupational Therapist in Maine: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Maine?

Occupational therapists in Maine earn a median of $84,310 per year ($40.53 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Maine pay occupational therapists well?

At $84,310, Maine pays 16% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 1,120 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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