Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,900 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Springfield earn between $49,460 and $75,560.
- $39K10th
- $49K25th
- $64KMedian
- $76K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,390 | $5,199 | $30.00 |
| Median | $64,250 | $5,354 | $30.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,460 | $4,122 | $23.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,560 | $6,297 | $36.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Springfield earn 9% less than the Massachusetts average ($68,340) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $62,390 | $64,250 | $38,760 | $76,900 | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $68,340 | $75,040 | $42,120 | $82,180 | 1,410 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $62,390, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $49,511 a year, or $4,126 a month and $1,904 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 Springfield a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $62,390 buys what about $64,948 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 4th of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Barnstable pays the most ($72,630).
- Barnstable$72,630
- Boston$69,820
- Worcester$69,570
- Springfield$62,390
All Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Springfield: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Springfield?
$30.00 an hour on average, and $30.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Springfield?
About $49,511 a year ($4,126 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,390. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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; area Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 1.81, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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