Occupational Therapists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,440 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Providence earn between $83,000 and $107,060.
- $72K10th
- $83K25th
- $98KMedian
- $107K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,790 | $8,149 | $47.01 |
| Median | $98,000 | $8,167 | $47.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,000 | $6,917 | $39.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,060 | $8,922 | $51.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($99,380) and 3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $97,790 | $98,000 | $72,080 | $126,440 | 1,130 |
| Rhode Island | $99,380 | $100,040 | $75,760 | $126,630 | 770 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $97,790, a single filer in Providence takes home about $74,575 a year, or $6,215 a month and $2,868 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $74,575 | $6,215 |
| Working in MA | $73,056 | $6,088 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $97,790 buys what about $96,086 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$101,180
- Worcester, MA$96,420
- Boston, MA$100,730
- Barnstable, MA$104,220
- Hartford, CT$99,070
- Springfield, MA$94,040
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 Providence: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Providence?
$47.02 an hour on average, and $47.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Providence?
About $74,575 a year ($6,215 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,790. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.52, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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