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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual in Rhode Island
$100,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.10/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

groups Employed in RI
770
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$97,810 #37 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Rhode Island, explained

Occupational therapists in Rhode Island earn a median of $100,040 per year ($48.10 per hour), in line with the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $75,760, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $126,630. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Rhode Island.

Is $100,040 good pay in Rhode Island?

Adjusted for Rhode Island's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $100,040 is worth about $97,810 in national buying power — ranking Rhode Island #37 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Rhode Island

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,760
$36.42/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,040
$48.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$126,630
$60.88/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs RI
Rhode Island (here) $100,040 $97,810
Connecticut $102,440 $98,871 −$2,400
Massachusetts $100,930 $95,436 −$890

Occupational Therapist in Rhode Island: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Rhode Island?

Occupational therapists in Rhode Island earn a median of $100,040 per year ($48.10 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Rhode Island pay occupational therapists well?

At $100,040, Rhode Island pays about the same as the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 770 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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