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

Occupational Therapist Salary in New Hampshire

Median Annual in New Hampshire
$83,900/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.34/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Hampshire

groups Employed in NH
1,240
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$80,545 #51 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in New Hampshire, explained

Occupational therapists in New Hampshire earn a median of $83,900 per year ($40.34 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $64,150, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $115,050. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Hampshire.

Is $83,900 good pay in New Hampshire?

Adjusted for New Hampshire's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $83,900 is worth about $80,545 in national buying power — ranking New Hampshire #51 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in New Hampshire

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,150
$30.84/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$83,900
$40.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$115,050
$55.31/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NH
New Hampshire (here) $83,900 $80,545
Massachusetts $100,930 $95,436 −$17,030
Vermont $93,340 $95,286 −$9,440
Maine $84,310 $86,873 −$410

Occupational Therapist in New Hampshire: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in New Hampshire?

Occupational therapists in New Hampshire earn a median of $83,900 per year ($40.34 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does New Hampshire pay occupational therapists well?

At $83,900, New Hampshire pays 16% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 1,240 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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