Occupational Therapist Salary in Boston, MA
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The median occupational therapist in the Boston area earns $101,940 a year ($49.01 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($100,330) and 1% above the Massachusetts median ($100,930). Half of the 4,790 occupational therapists there earn between $84,750 and $110,620.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,670 | $73,140 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $84,750 | $83,960 | $82,510 |
| Median | $101,940 | $100,930 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $110,620 | $110,180 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $129,060 | $127,380 | $131,950 |
| Average | $100,730 | $99,730 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 4,790 | 6,510 | 162,450 |
Boston, MA ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- San Jose, CA: $136,870
- San Francisco, CA: $136,770
- Sacramento, CA: $122,780
- Austin, TX: $122,050
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,040
- San Diego, CA: $121,680
- Riverside, CA: $119,530
- Portland, OR: $112,100
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.