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Occupational Therapist Salary in Maine (2026)
$40.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,231/year ($5,269/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 49th of 51 states for Occupational Therapist pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 1,120 Occupational Therapist jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $84,310 a year — though pay ranges from $63,750 for newcomers to $114,100 at the top.
Occupational Therapist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $114,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,120 Occupational Therapist jobs in Maine (occupation code 29-1122, “Occupational Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Occupational Therapist salary of $84,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,231 — an effective tax rate of 25.0%.
| Gross (median) | $84,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,718 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,450 |
| Maine state income tax | −$4,911 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,231 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,269 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Occupational Therapist make in Maine?
- The median Occupational Therapist salary in Maine is $84,310 per year ($40.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,770 and $99,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Occupational Therapist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $84,310, a single filer in Maine takes home about $63,231 per year ($5,269 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.0%.
- How many Occupational Therapist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,120 Occupational Therapist jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.