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Occupational Therapist Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$48.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,788/year ($6,232/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 19th of 51 states for Occupational Therapist pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 6,510 Occupational Therapist jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $100,930 a year — though pay ranges from $73,140 for newcomers to $127,380 at the top.
Occupational Therapist pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $110,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $127,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,510 Occupational Therapist jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 29-1122, “Occupational Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Occupational Therapist salary of $100,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,788 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $100,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,375 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,721 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$5,047 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,788 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,232 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Occupational Therapist make in Massachusetts?
- The median Occupational Therapist salary in Massachusetts is $100,930 per year ($48.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,960 and $110,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Occupational Therapist in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $100,930, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $74,788 per year ($6,232 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Occupational Therapist jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 6,510 Occupational Therapist jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.