How much does an occupational therapist make in Boston?
$101,900a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $49.01 an hour or $8,495 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.01
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 4,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,670Median: $101,900Highest 10%: $129,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,670 | $35.90 | |
| 25th | $84,750 | $40.75 | |
| Median | $101,900 | $49.01 | |
| 75th | $110,600 | $53.18 | |
| 90th | $129,100 | $62.05 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $102,900 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $99,570 |
| Worcester, MA | $98,300 |
| Providence, RI | $98,000 |
| Springfield, MA | $96,450 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $95,820 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $49.01 ($101,900 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $101,900 against $100,300 nationally, 2% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $100,900, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for occupational therapist pay?
100 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.