How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Massachusetts?
$75,040a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in Massachusetts. That is $36.08 an hour or $6,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.08
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,120Median: $75,040Highest 10%: $82,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,120 | $20.25 | |
| 25th | $58,870 | $28.30 | |
| Median | $75,040 | $36.08 | |
| 75th | $79,510 | $38.23 | |
| 90th | $82,180 | $39.51 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Worcester, MA | $76,570 |
| Boston, MA | $75,300 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $75,170 |
| Providence, RI | $67,300 |
| Springfield, MA | $64,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 9. Oregon | $76,850 |
| 10. Georgia | $75,920 |
| 11. Colorado | $75,340 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $75,040 |
| 13. New Jersey | $74,960 |
| 14. Virginia | $74,960 |
| 15. South Carolina | $73,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $36.08 ($75,040 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $75,040 against $72,300 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
Massachusetts ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Worcester, MA, with a median of $76,570 a year.
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.