How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Providence?
$67,300a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $32.36 an hour or $5,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.36
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,560Median: $67,300Highest 10%: $76,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,560 | $25.27 | |
| 25th | $60,250 | $28.97 | |
| Median | $67,300 | $32.36 | |
| 75th | $73,540 | $35.36 | |
| 90th | $76,580 | $36.82 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $72,150 |
| Massage Therapist | $60,420 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,460 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,930 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,020 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,430 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,430 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,330 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $46,010 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $43,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $32.36 ($67,300 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $67,300 against $72,300 nationally, 7% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $66,710, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
118 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,580 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.