Occupational Therapists pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,780 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Worcester earn between $80,830 and $106,220.
- $64K10th
- $81K25th
- $98KMedian
- $106K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,420 | $8,035 | $46.36 |
| Median | $98,300 | $8,192 | $47.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,830 | $6,736 | $38.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,220 | $8,852 | $51.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Worcester earn 3% less than the Massachusetts average ($99,730) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $96,420 | $98,300 | $63,810 | $123,780 | 790 |
| Massachusetts | $99,730 | $100,930 | $73,140 | $127,380 | 6,510 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Worcester
On the average salary of $96,420, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $72,160 a year, or $6,013 a month and $2,775 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $96,420 buys what about $94,047 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 4th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Barnstable pays the most ($104,220).
- Barnstable$104,220
- Boston$100,730
- Amherst$97,200
- Worcester$96,420
- Springfield$94,040
- Pittsfield$90,210
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Worcester: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Worcester?
$46.36 an hour on average, and $47.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Worcester?
About $72,160 a year ($6,013 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,420. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.17, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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