2023 Data

Occupational Therapist Salary in Boston, MA

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$114,303

18.6% vs national

Hourly Rate

$54.95

/hour

Jobs in Area

202

employed

Salary Range$75,151 - $160,764
10th %Median90th %

Occupational Therapist Salary Range in Boston, MA

Annual Salary Range

$114k

$75k

10th percentile

$95k

25th

$135k

75th

$161k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$75,151$36.13
25th Percentile$95,309$45.82
Median (50th Percentile)$114,303$54.95
75th Percentile$135,461$65.13
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$160,764$77.29
Average (Mean)$124,737$59.97

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Occupational Therapist salary in Boston, MA is $114,303 per year or $54.95 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Boston, MA Compares

vs National Average

$96,370

+18.6%

vs Massachusetts Average

$103,449

+10.5%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$77,024

-32.6%

Cost of living in Boston, MA is 48.4% above the national average.

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