Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Massachusetts

Occupational therapy assistants in Massachusetts earn the most in Barnstable (average $72,630 a year) and the least in Springfield ($62,390), across the 4 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy assistants average at $68,340 and the median at $75,040 for 1,410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,710.

Occupational Therapy Assistants average salary by city in Massachusetts

Barnstable$72,630
Boston$69,820
Worcester$69,570
Springfield$62,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Barnstable	$72,630	$75,170	$65,770	$56,614	98
Boston	$69,820	$75,300	$60,820	$54,777	108
Worcester	$69,570	$76,570	$61,240	$54,614	103
Springfield	$62,390	$64,250	$49,460	$49,511	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other states

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

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 31-2011.
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.

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