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Occupational therapist salary in Massachusetts

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$100,930median pay per year in Massachusetts, or $48.53 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $73,140lowest 10% earn less
  2. $83,96025th percentile
  3. $100,930median
  4. $110,18075th percentile
  5. $127,380top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $100,330[3]

The median pay for occupational therapists in Massachusetts was $100,930 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $600 above the US median[6].

Jobs in MA
6,510[4]
Rank by median pay
19 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+0.6%[6]

How much do occupational therapists make in Massachusetts?

Half of the occupational therapists in Massachusetts earned more than $100,930 a year and half earned less[1]. That works out to $48.53 an hour[1]. Across the US, the median was $100,330, so Massachusetts sat just above the national figure[3][6]. Massachusetts ranked 19th among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. The median for all jobs in Massachusetts was $63,590, so this job paid $37,340 more[7][8].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $73,140[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $127,380[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $83,960 and $110,180[2].

Among Massachusetts metro areas, Barnstable Town had the highest median at $102,900[9]. Boston-Cambridge-Newton had 4,790 jobs and a median of $101,940[10]. Pittsfield had a median of $95,820[10].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers, part time and full time. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners. Bonuses outside regular production pay and the cost of benefits are also not in the wage figures[11].

Massachusetts vs US pay

Pay for occupational therapists in Massachusetts next to the national figures[1][3].

MAUS
Median per year$100,930[1]$100,330[3]
Median per hour$48.53[1]$48.24[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$73,140[2]$71,690[12]
Top 10% earn more than$127,380[2]$131,950[12]
Jobs6,510[4]162,450[3]

Pay by metro area in Massachusetts

Metro areas in Massachusetts with the most jobs for occupational therapists, and the median pay in each[10]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH[10]$101,9404,790
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$98,0001,130
Worcester, MA$98,300790
Springfield, MA$96,450390
Barnstable Town, MA$102,900170
Pittsfield, MA$95,820100
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA$99,57090

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for occupational therapists in the states that border Massachusetts, highest first[13].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Connecticut[13]$102,4403,150
Rhode Island$100,040770
New York$96,39011,690
Vermont$93,340320
New Hampshire$83,9001,240

Median pay for occupational therapists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for occupational therapists are projected to grow 14.8% from 2025 to 2035[14]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: master's degree[15].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an occupational therapist make in Massachusetts?
The median was $100,930 a year in May 2025[1].
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly wage was $48.53[1].
Which city in Massachusetts pays occupational therapists the most?
Barnstable Town had the highest median of the 7 Massachusetts metro areas with a published figure, at $102,900[9].
Is Massachusetts a good state for occupational therapists?
Massachusetts had the 19th highest median annual wage out of 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $600 higher than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an occupational therapist in Massachusetts?
This is a US figure, not a Massachusetts one. Across the US, the typical entry education is a Master's degree, with no related work experience or on-the-job training[15].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Occupational Therapists in Massachusetts was $100,930 per year and $48.53 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Occupational Therapists in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $73,140, 25th percentile $83,960, 75th percentile $110,180, 90th percentile $127,380. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Occupational Therapists in the US as a whole was $100,330 per year and $48.24 per hour, with about 162,450 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 6,510 people worked as Occupational Therapists in Massachusetts (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Massachusetts had the 19th highest median annual wage for Occupational Therapists out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Occupational Therapists in Massachusetts ($100,930) was $600 (0.6%) higher than the US median ($100,330). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Massachusetts was $63,590. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Occupational Therapists in Massachusetts was $37,340 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($63,590). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 7 metro areas in or partly in Massachusetts with a published median for Occupational Therapists, Barnstable Town, MA had the highest median annual wage, $102,900. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Occupational Therapists in the US: 10th percentile $71,690, 25th percentile $82,510, 75th percentile $116,670, 90th percentile $131,950. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Occupational Therapists in states that border Massachusetts (highest first): Connecticut $102,440; Rhode Island $100,040; New York $96,390; Vermont $93,340; New Hampshire $83,900. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Occupational Therapists is projected to grow 14.8% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 10,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Occupational Therapists: education needed for entry: Master's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections

State figures cover only Massachusetts. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.