How much does an occupational therapy aide make in Boston?
$35,340a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $16.99 an hour or $2,945 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.99
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,340Median: $35,340Highest 10%: $43,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 25th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| Median | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 75th | $42,710 | $20.53 | |
| 90th | $43,210 | $20.77 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $80,430 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $75,300 |
| Massage Therapist | $75,160 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $60,840 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $60,760 |
| Dental Assistant | $58,160 |
| Medical Assistant | $50,740 |
| Phlebotomist | $50,420 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $48,100 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $16.99 ($35,340 a year).
Do occupational therapy aides make more in Boston than the national average?
No: $35,340 against $39,160 nationally, 10% less.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $40,160, so Boston pays 12% less.
Where does Boston rank for occupational therapy aide pay?
20 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy aide make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,210 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.