Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Boston, MA

Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$35.96/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Boston, MA is $35.96 per hour. This is 43% lower than the Massachusetts average of $51.44.

Last updated on January 27, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in Boston, MA compared to State and National Averages

$35.96/hour

Boston, MA

38% lower than the US average.

$51.44/hour

Massachusetts

4% higher than the US average.

$49.54/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Boston Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, South Carolina

$59/hour

This is 39% higher than the Boston average of $35.96.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$46/hour

This is 22% higher than the Boston average of $35.96.

Houston, Texas

$50/hour

This is 28% higher than the Boston average of $35.96.

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Occupational Therapists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Boston, Massachusetts$36$42

Last updated on January 27, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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