Occupational Therapist salary in Massachusetts
The median annual wage for occupational therapists in Massachusetts is $100,930, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $100,330. Massachusetts ranks 19 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$100,930
25th percentile
$83,960
75th percentile
$110,180
90th percentile
$127,380
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Massachusetts | 6,510 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Massachusetts | $99,730 |
| National median | $100,330 |
| National employment | 162,450 |
Metro areas in Massachusetts
- Boston, MA: median $101,940
States with similar pay for occupational therapists
- South Carolina: median $101,130
- Virginia: median $100,710
- Rhode Island: median $100,040
- Delaware: median $102,130
- Illinois: median $99,700
- Connecticut: median $102,440
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Occupational Therapists" (29-1122), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.