How much does an occupational therapist make in Providence?
$98,000a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $47.12 an hour or $8,167 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.12
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 187 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 1,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,080Median: $98,000Highest 10%: $126,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,080 | $34.65 | |
| 25th | $83,000 | $39.90 | |
| Median | $98,000 | $47.12 | |
| 75th | $107,100 | $51.47 | |
| 90th | $126,400 | $60.79 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $47.12 ($98,000 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $98,000 against $100,300 nationally, 2% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $100,000, so Providence pays 2% less.
Where does Providence rank for occupational therapist pay?
187 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,400 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.