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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$93,340/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.87/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
320
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,286 #41 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Vermont, explained

Occupational therapists in Vermont earn a median of $93,340 per year ($44.87 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $69,120, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $118,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $93,340 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $93,340 is worth about $95,286 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #41 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,120
$33.23/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$93,340
$44.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$118,110
$56.78/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $93,340 $95,286
Massachusetts $100,930 $95,436 −$7,590
New York $96,390 $89,315 −$3,050
New Hampshire $83,900 $80,545 +$9,440

Occupational Therapist in Vermont: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Vermont?

Occupational therapists in Vermont earn a median of $93,340 per year ($44.87 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Vermont pay occupational therapists well?

At $93,340, Vermont pays 7% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 320 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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