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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual in Massachusetts
$100,930/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.53/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

groups Employed in MA
6,510
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,436 #40 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Massachusetts, explained

Occupational therapists in Massachusetts earn a median of $100,930 per year ($48.53 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $73,140, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $127,380. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Massachusetts.

Is $100,930 good pay in Massachusetts?

Adjusted for Massachusetts's cost of living (which runs 106% of the U.S. average), that $100,930 is worth about $95,436 in national buying power — ranking Massachusetts #40 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Massachusetts

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,140
$35.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,930
$48.53/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$127,380
$61.24/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MA
Massachusetts (here) $100,930 $95,436
Connecticut $102,440 $98,871 −$1,510
Rhode Island $100,040 $97,810 +$890
New York $96,390 $89,315 +$4,540
Vermont $93,340 $95,286 +$7,590
New Hampshire $83,900 $80,545 +$17,030

Occupational Therapist in Massachusetts: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Massachusetts?

Occupational therapists in Massachusetts earn a median of $100,930 per year ($48.53 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Massachusetts pay occupational therapists well?

At $100,930, Massachusetts pays 1% above the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 6,510 work in the state.

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