How much does an occupational therapist make in Portland?
$86,530a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $41.60 an hour or $7,211 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.60
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 307 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,990Median: $86,530Highest 10%: $107,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,990 | $30.76 | |
| 25th | $78,430 | $37.71 | |
| Median | $86,530 | $41.60 | |
| 75th | $98,270 | $47.25 | |
| 90th | $107,700 | $51.75 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Lewiston, ME | $84,310 |
| Bangor, ME | $80,780 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $41.60 ($86,530 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $86,530 against $100,300 nationally, 14% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $84,310, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for occupational therapist pay?
307 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,700 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.